According to the BBC’s report, in a statement made by the Australian Ministry of Defense, it was stated that a ship belonging to the Chinese navy applied a “military-grade” laser to the warplane on 17 February.
STRONGLY CONDUCTED
Emphasizing that such practices have the potential to endanger human life, professional and unsafe military actions were strongly condemned.
In the statement, it was noted that the maritime patrol aircraft “Boeing P-8A Poseidon”, equipped with weapon systems and sensors for submarine detection, was targeted.
NO EXPLANATION FROM CHINA
On the other hand, no statement was made from the Chinese authorities on the subject.
HAS HAPPENED BEFORE
Australian local media had previously stated that similar laser holding incidents were carried out by China. (AA)