Unsafe Intercept of U.S. aircraft over South China Sea

On Dec. 21 (China Standard Time), a People’s Liberation Army - Navy J-11 fighter pilot performed an unsafe maneuver during and intercept of a U.S. Air Force RC-135 aircraft, which was lawfully conducting routine operations over the South China Sea in international airspace. The PLAN pilot flew an unsafe maneuver by flying in front of and within 20 feet of the nose of the RC-135, forcing the RC-135 to take evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision. Defense Flash News - December 2022 NATO News Updates Join this channel to get access to over 50000 contents perks: Checkout for more Latest Defense & Technology News Updates. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful. Refrain from using racist or sexist slurs as well as personal insults.
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