6 hours agoChina targeted a German military plane with laser
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)Germany's Foreign Ministry accused the Chinese military of targeting one of its laser planes during a European Union operation (BE). The plane was working on Operation A. EU's SPIDES, a maritime security operation to protect international ships in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf from the attacks of Houthi, [...]
The plane was working on Operation A. The EU's SPIDES, a maritime security operation to protect international ships in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Gulf from Houth's attacks, broadcast Telegraphy.
“The arrest of German personnel and the suspension of the operation are completely unacceptable”, the German Foreign Ministry said in an X post.
The Chinese ambassador was called today to the Foreign Ministry on this matter”, told in other words
The incident comes amid growing concern over the Chinese impact on critical technologies and security infrastructure in Europe.
Up to 700 German Armed Forces soldiers were participating in the EU-led Red Sea operation to prepare for Houth's attacks on major trade routes, according to the German newspaper Der Spiegel, after Berlin had expanded its participation in the mission in January.
The newspaper said China was targeting a German intelligence plane, without specifying the model of the plane. The plane can be flew by civilian pilots and carried by soldiers and stationed in Gibuti.
Der Spiegel said that the incident occurred when the plane was approaching a Chinese frigate.
The possible “Dmm is still unclear and is still investigating”, the German newspaper added. /Periscope/
