WORLD_ EXCLUSIVE: China begins military flights from disputed South China Sea bases

THE WASHINGTON TIMES

EXCLUSIVE: China begins military flights from disputed South China Sea bases

AWACs, surveillance planes on two reef bases signal routine PLA air operations from Spratlys

In this undated photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a Chinese H-6K bomber patrols the islands and reefs in the South China Sea. China’s state broadcaster showed on Sunday, May 7, 2017, navy fighter bombers taking part in exercises over ... more >


By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times - Tuesday, July 13, 2021


China’s military recently deployed electronic warning and surveillance aircraft and helicopters on two disputed islands in the South China Sea in what analysts say is a sign the People’s Liberation Army has begun routine air operations from the bases.

Satellite images obtained by The Washington Times show deployments in May and June of PLA KJ-500 airborne warning and control aircraft to Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands. Other satellite photos showed the stationing of a Y-9 transport aircraft and Z-8 helicopter to Subi Reef in June and this month.

In 2020, KQ-200 anti-submarine warfare aircraft also were deployed on a third island base on Fiery Cross Reef.

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READ MORE: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jul/13/china-begins-military-flights-disputed-south-china/

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