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Chinese Use Electronic Warfare Attacks on Dutch Warship in South China Sea, Says PLA - USNI News
Why it matters
PLA electronic warfare attacks on allied warships demonstrate active Chinese military assertiveness in the South China Sea and operational doctrine development against modern naval platforms. This signals escalating capability and willingness to conduct harassment operations against allied navies, directly relevant to Australian naval freedom of navigation, AUKUS interoperability concerns, and the tactical environment Australian vessels operate within.
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