The Chinese fighter of the J-16 Air Force of the PLA (the People's Liberation Army of China) fired by rockets with thermal traps by the P-8A Poseidon Sea Poseidon Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), flying in the immediate vicinity of the Australian aircraft.

This was reported by the press service of the Australian Ministry of Defense on Thursday, February 13.

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The Australian government in a note directed by the PRC government called this "

This happened on February 11 during the implementation of the usual patrol of the Australian aircraft of the part of the South China Sea. China raised the J-16 fighter, which released missiles with heat traps 30 meters from the Australian aircraft.

Australia pointed out in a note to "

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For decades, ADFs have been monitored in the region and do this in accordance with international law, realizing the right to freedom of navigation and span in international waters and airspace, ”the Australian government notes in the note.

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It is known that in May 2024 a similar incident occurred when the Chinese aircraft drew signal missiles in the immediate vicinity of the Australian helicopter.

Recall, Australia protested Beijing due to the fact that the Chinese fighter endured the Australian Navy helicopter, releasing signaling missiles over international waters. . The injured or damage is not reported.

The J-10 Chinese fighter released signal missiles on the flight of the Australia Navy SEAHAWK helicopter.

According to him, the missiles were 300 meters in front of the helicopter and 60 meters above it. The helicopter pilot had to be maneuvering so as not to fall under these missiles.