Frigates Drill With Chinese, French Naval Forces

An Australian navy task force is holding a routine exercise with a French frigate in the South China Sea, reports the Australian Dept. of Defense.

The Australian ANZAC-class frigates Arunta and Stuart and Sirius replenishment ship have rendezvoused with the French frigate Vendemiaire in international waters off the coast of Vietnam, the department said on Tuesday.

The joint exercise will cover ship maneuvering, flying operations with the Seahawk helicopter aboard the Arunta,...