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Oz sends biggest warship to naval drills with US and Philippines
来源：shippingazette 编辑：编辑部 发布：2023/09/01 17:04:37
AUSTRALIA's greatest warship, the 27,000 displacement tonne HMAS Canberra is bound for the Philippines for joint exercises with the US Navy and the Philippines Navy as recent tensions with Beijing build in the disputed South China Sea.
Neighbouring nations have also contested the region for several years now. China has also claimed large swathes that have further angered competing claimants, including Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei, and Vietnam, reported Bangalore's MarineInsight.
Quite recently, the authorities in the Philippines have accused China of using water cannon against its vessels loaded with supplies for Filipino marines near the disputed Spratly Islands. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) mentioned that China's actions were unlawful and excessive.
The US usually stays neutral in case of territorial disputes but has also deployed military ships and aircraft close to disputed islands in what it refers to as freedom of navigation operations in the waters of the South China Sea.
On Monday, Australia sent out its greatest warship - HMAS Canberra - to the Philippines to collaborate in exercises with the U.S. and the Filipino forces.
Australian naval chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond said the South China Sea has been a zone of rising tension for years. He added that despite tensions, they continued conducting their activities, operations, and exercises with partners and allies. So, he is not concerned about the deployment any more so than the other deployments that they happen to do.
Australia's defence and security collaboration with the Philippines dates back over 100 years. Earlier in 2023, the officials said that Australia and the Philippines had discussed joint patrols in the South China Sea.
In February 2023, China's coast guard reportedly directed a military-grade laser at the crew members of a Philippine coast guard vessel close to the Second Thomas Shoal.
Neighbouring nations have also contested the region for several years now. China has also claimed large swathes that have further angered competing claimants, including Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei, and Vietnam, reported Bangalore's MarineInsight.
Quite recently, the authorities in the Philippines have accused China of using water cannon against its vessels loaded with supplies for Filipino marines near the disputed Spratly Islands. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) mentioned that China's actions were unlawful and excessive.
The US usually stays neutral in case of territorial disputes but has also deployed military ships and aircraft close to disputed islands in what it refers to as freedom of navigation operations in the waters of the South China Sea.
On Monday, Australia sent out its greatest warship - HMAS Canberra - to the Philippines to collaborate in exercises with the U.S. and the Filipino forces.
Australian naval chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond said the South China Sea has been a zone of rising tension for years. He added that despite tensions, they continued conducting their activities, operations, and exercises with partners and allies. So, he is not concerned about the deployment any more so than the other deployments that they happen to do.
Australia's defence and security collaboration with the Philippines dates back over 100 years. Earlier in 2023, the officials said that Australia and the Philippines had discussed joint patrols in the South China Sea.
In February 2023, China's coast guard reportedly directed a military-grade laser at the crew members of a Philippine coast guard vessel close to the Second Thomas Shoal.