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US and China must set rules before autonomous fighters cross paths

07 Oct 2026, 12:30 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 US AND CHINA CLASH OVER SOUTH CHINA SEA AIR-NEAR MISS In December 2022, a Chinese J-11 fighter came within metres of a US RC-135 surveillance plane, according to the US military. The US military criticised the manoeuvre as unsafe. China blamed the American crew and said the RC-135 veered towards the Chinese jet despite repeated warnings. Both sides released video footage. Source: South China Morning Post

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