Chinese Ships Possibly Heading to Australia Capable of Carrying Landing Craft, Helicopters
A flotilla of Chinese ships being tracked east of the Philippines includes a vessel that can launch armoured amphibious assault vehicles.
The radar system of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Type 052D guided-missile destroyer Zhanjiang (165) is displayed as the ship remains docked at Ngong Shuen Chau Naval Base on Stonecutters Island in Hong Kong on July 6, 2025. AFP via Getty Images
New satellite images have emerged of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) flotilla, reportedly heading for Australian waters.
Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) was monitoring Chinese ships but declined to provide details on their identity or whereabouts.
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