Major Naval Maneuvers With China Underway In Malacca Strait
September 21 2015
The Chinese and Malaysian navies have begun their first joint naval exercise in the Strait of Malacca, reports the South China Morning Post.
More than 1,000 Chinese personnel are taking part in the Sept. 17-22 drill, including a guided-missile destroyer, guided-missile frigate, helicopters and transport aircraft and the Peace Ark hospital ship.
The exercise covers disaster-relief, search-and-rescue and anti-piracy operations as well as live-firings, according to Chinese...
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