Australia says Chinese fighter jet intercepted surveillance craft in May

Published: Jun 5, 2022 2:39 AM | Updated: Jun 5, 2022 2:52 AM

A Chinese fighter aircraft dangerously intercepted an Australian military surveillance plane in the South China Sea region in May, Australia's defence department said on Sunday.

The Royal Australian Air Force P-8 maritime surveillance aircraft was intercepted by a Chinese J-16 fighter during "routine maritime surveillance activity" in international airspace in the region on May 26, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.

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