America’s defence chief says China is acting more aggressively against foreign militaries in international waters or airspace.
China wants to “bully or dominate” the Indo-Pacific, America’s top military commander warns, saying Beijing’s warships and aircraft have become noticeably more aggressive in challenging defence forces, including Australia’s.
General Milley seized on the fact a Chinese fighter jet recently challenged a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance plane – which includedAdvertisement “The Chinese, at least their activity seems to imply that they want to bully or dominate, as opposed to having a free and open [Indo-Pacific].” “There is no intent by anyone that I’m aware of, quote unquote, surrounding China or doing something that would provoke China,” General Milley said.
Defence Minister Richard Marles wants to make a wide-ranging announcement over the nation’s submarine program including interim measures to avoid a capability gap by March.
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