Australia and New Zealand, Chinese and Live-fire drills

Here's why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm
An unusual series of military exercises by Chinese warships in the sea between Australia and New Zealand has prompted reproval from leaders in both countries about the amount of warning given
Live-fire drills by ‘extremely capable’ Chinese warships rattle New Zealand and Australia
New Zealand raised fresh concerns Monday over nearby live-fire drills conducted by Chinese warships armed with “extremely capable” weapons, an unprecedented show of firepower last week that analysts say are part of Beijing’s ongoing plan to build a blue-water navy with global reach.
Commercial Flights Rerouted After Chinese Navy Announces Last-Minute Live-Fire Drills Near Australia
Commercial airliners flying over the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand were forced to reroute their flights on Friday morning Australian time because of a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) action group warning that it would conduct live-fire drills.
Chinese warships near NZ, Australia spark confusion and scrutiny – The Front Page
Beijing is now under scrutiny for not warning Australia or New Zealand of drills being performed in the Tasman Sea. Defence Minister Judith Collins has said this country and Australia aren’t “particularly worried”.
Chinese Warships Near Sydney Raise Alarm in Australia and New Zealand
Sailing in Australia’s exclusive economic zone, the three vessels were not breaking international law, but they were unusually far south on an undeclared mission.
New Zealand warns Chinese ships in Tasman Sea armed with 'extremely capable' weaponry
New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins said Monday that a Chinese naval group conducting military exercises in the Tasman Sea was armed with "extremely capable."
Australia says China failed to explain inadequate navy live-fire notice
Australia accused China on Saturday of failing to give satisfactory reasons for what it called inadequate notice of a ...
Chinese Navy Drills Near Australia Draw Complaints, Cause Flight Diversions
China’s military is gaining in size and strength, and seeking to increase its ability to project power far from home.
China denies it didn’t give timely warning of live-fire drills off Australia
China’s Defense Ministry says that Australia made “unreasonable accusations” and deliberately hyped the situation after three ...
Commercial airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live fire exercise off Australia
Airlines have been contacted by Australia’s air traffic control agency warning them of reports of live fire off the country’s ...
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Flights diverted off Australia as Chinese navy conducts ‘show of force’
The incident is unlikely to be the last, Dean said, as China’s navy — and its naval ambitions in the region — grow. “This is something the Australian public should get used to,” he said.
China issued ‘disconcerting’ warning of live-fire exercises to planes flying above, Australia says
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles says airliners were over the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand ...
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Australia and Indonesia Strengthen Cooperation Between Two Navies
Australia and Indonesia have strengthened maritime ties through multinational Exercise Komodo 2025, with a total of 38 ...