Chinese naval flotilla enters Great Australian Bight after Tasman Sea drills
Thursday 27 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story University of Auckland, Judith Collins, Royal Australian Navy, Australian Defence Force
A group of Chinese naval vessels has moved into the Great Australian Bight after conducting live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea. Defence Minister Judith Collins noted reports suggesting a nuclear-powered submarine could be part of the flotilla. The group is currently located south of Hobart and is proceeding southwest.
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