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Australia Needs to Bolster Its Naval Capability as China Increases Incursions

Australia Needs to Bolster Its Naval Capability as China Increases Incursions
People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Intelligence Collection Vessel Haiwangxing operating off the north-west shelf of Australia in an image supplied on May 13, 2022. Courtesy of the Australian Department of Defence
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Commentary
The growing frequency of Chinese incursions near Australian waters underscores an escalating threat to Australia’s national security and regional stability. Chinese naval forces and fishing fleets have engaged in activities near Australia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), raising concerns about sovereignty and resource security.
Richard Byno
Richard Byno
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Richard Byno is a managing partner at Maritime Support Concepts. His career began as a Special Operations Marine and Force Reconnaissance Marine.