【Jane's Defence Weekly: China and Australia's Navy Helicopters Had an "Unsafe" Encounter in the Yellow Sea】

According to a report from the British website Jane's Defence Weekly on March 6, 2026: According to the Australian Department of Defence, the crew of a Sikorsky MH-60R "Seahawk" helicopter of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) reported an "unsafe and unprofessional" encounter with a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) helicopter in the airspace over the Yellow Sea.

Australian officials stated that the helicopter, deployed on the "Anzac"-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba, was intercepted by a PLAN helicopter while conducting a mission in international waters of the Yellow Sea on March 4, 2026. The information was released by the Australian Department of Defence on March 6.

The Australian Department of Defence added that "HMAS Toowoomba was conducting routine activities under Operation Argos, which is Australia's contribution to supporting the international community in implementing United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea."

According to Australia, "the Chinese navy helicopter flew at the same altitude as the Australian helicopter, then approached to an unsafe close distance."

The Australian Department of Defence further explained: "The Chinese helicopter moved slightly forward, accelerated, and then rolled towards the Australian helicopter, forcing the Australian side to take evasive action to maintain safe flight. This was an unsafe and unprofessional flying maneuver, posing a risk to our aircraft and crew members."

Australia emphasized that "HMAS Toowoomba and its deployed helicopters complied with international law throughout the entire process."

"Although no Australian personnel were injured and the MH-60R helicopter was not damaged, ensuring the safety and well-being of our Australian personnel remains our top priority," said the Australian Department of Defence.

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