Airservices Australia, Chinese navy and fire drills

Australia found out about Chinese navy live-fire drills through a commercial pilot, official says
Australia learned about Chinese live-fire naval drills off the country’s coast that forced dozens of flights to be diverted via an alert from a commercial pilot, authorities said on Monday.
Pilots raised the alarm after Chinese navy warned of live-fire drills off Australia, forcing dozens of flights to divert
Virgin Australia and Emirates aircraft heard the Chinese flotilla's radio notification about a live-firing test off the Australian coast last Friday.
Virgin pilot alerted authorities to Chinese live drills off Australia’s east coast
Government and defence officials are set to face a Senate Estimates hearing on Wednesday over why a Virgin Airlines pilot sent the alert for China’s live fire drills last week.
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.
Virgin pilot alerted Australia to Chinese navy’s live-fire drill in Tasman Sea
Chinese naval drills in international waters between Australia and New Zealand caused dozens of flight diversions.
Surprise Chinese naval drills caused dozens of Australian flight diversions
Dozens of commercial flights were forced to change course when Chinese warships unexpectedly announced live-fire drills off eastern Australia last week, officials have told a government hearing. Curran said 49 commercial flights were forced to divert around the live firing zone once it became apparent the warning was legitimate.
Taiwan says China set up ‘live-fire training’ zone off its coast without warning
China’s military has set up a zone for “live-fire training” about 46 miles (74 kilometers) off the southwestern coast of ...
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Taiwan dispatches forces in response to China 'live-fire' drills off island
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China holds live-fire exercises in Gulf of Tonkin after Vietnam marks its territorial claims
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Taiwan condemns China over unannounced live-fire naval drills
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Defence learned of Chinese live-fire exercises about 40 minutes after drill commenced
Defence officials have confirmed they were notified of China's live-fire exercises at around 10:10am — about 40 minutes after ...
New Zealand says China navy held 2nd live-fire drill in international waters
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Taiwan dispatches forces as China holds live-fire drills
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Coalition puts Albanese on notice over Chinese live-fire exercises
The Australian military only learnt about the Chinese live-firing exercises after being alerted by aviation authorities.
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Bowling Green Fire Department to get new live-fire training unit
BGFD Deputy Chief Doug Morris explained the live-fire training unit will be a large series of connected shipping containers, ...
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