ADF did not know of Chinese warships live-fire drill until 30 minutes after it started – video​on February 26, 2025 at 3:48 am

The chief of the Australian defence force, Adm David Johnston, confirms to Senate estimates that defence was notified of the live-fire drill by Airservices Australia, which had been notified by a commercial pilot who had flown into close proximity to the vessels while the live-firing window was open. Johnston says the Chinese flotilla had undertaken two live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea and was critical that, while the drills were conducted in international waters and in accordance with international law, there was insufficient notice before the live-fire drills startedDutton accuses Albanese of ‘ducking and weaving’ as PM at odds with ADF timeline of Chinese live-fire drill notification Continue reading…The chief of the Australian defence force, Adm David Johnston, confirms to Senate estimates that defence was notified of the live-fire drill by Airservices Australia, which had been notified by a commercial pilot who had flown into close proximity to the vessels while the live-firing window was open. Johnston says the Chinese flotilla had undertaken two live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea and was critical that, while the drills were conducted in international waters and in accordance with international law, there was insufficient notice before the live-fire drills startedDutton accuses Albanese of ‘ducking and weaving’ as PM at odds with ADF timeline of Chinese live-fire drill notification Continue reading…   ADF did not know of Chinese warships live-fire drill until 30 minutes after it started – video | Australian military | The Guardian

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