Aussie Navy Chopper's Close Call with Chinese Military

0:00This is Sydney News today, powered by AI and presented by the Daily News now. And Australian Navy helicopter took evasive action during a close call with a Chinese military chopper over the Yellow Sea on March 4. The incident involved an MH-60RC Hawk launched from the frigate HMAS to Umba, which was enforcing United Nations sanctions on North Korea. The ship was operating in international waters as part of Operation Argos, a multinational patrol effort. The Yellow Sea, near China and South Korea, sees heavy military traffic from regional forces monitoring those sanctions. Australia's Defense Department labeled the Chinese maneuver unsafe and unprofessional, as the PLA Navy helicopter closed in two-near, sped up, and rolled toward the Aussie aircraft. Officials raised concerns directly with Beijing, stressing no injuries occurred and their forces followed all rules. This marks the latest in a series of tense encounters between Australian and Chinese militaries

1:00over the past two years, including a Chinese fighter. Jet-dropping flares near an Aussie surveillance plane in the South China Sea last October. Australia vows to continue its lawful patrols in the region, upholding freedom of navigation and overflight. Defense officials expect all nations, including China, to keep operations safe and professional. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to, S-O-L-I. S-O-L-I-P-L-E-P-L-E.com.