The US Pacific Fleet said Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft was lased by the China's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-new-aircraft-carrier-enters-service-at-south-china-sea-base-268915">navy</a> destroyer with calling it "unsafe" and "unprofessional".

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The Pacific Fleet said the laster which "could not be seen by the naked eye was captured by a sensor onboard the P-8A."

"Weapons-grade lasers could potentially cause serious harm to aircrew and mariners, as well as ship and aircraft systems," it said.

The incident took place while the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesia-protests-to-china-over-border-intrusion-near-south-china-sea-271269">US Navy</a> P-8A Poseidon was flying in the airspace above international waters near Guam.

The Pacific Fleet in a statement said US Navy aircraft routinely flies in the Philippine Sea and "Navy aircraft and ships will continue to fly, sail and operate anywhere international law allows."

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The Poseidon aircraft is deployed in the Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan and conducts routine operations, maritime patrol and reconnaissance for the US 7th Fleet.

The US said the Chinese action was a violation of Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) and " inconsistent with the MOU between the Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the PRC regarding rules of behaviour for safety of air and maritime encounters."

There is no reaction yet about the incident from the Chinese side.

The US Pacific Fleet said Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft was lased by the China's navy destroyer with calling it "unsafe" and "unprofessional". Also Read: Chinese navy shows off new warship in 70th anniversary parade The Pacific Fleet said the laster which "could not be seen by the naked eye was captured by a sensor onboard the P-8A.

The US Pacific Fleet said Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft was lased by the China's navy destroyer with calling it "unsafe" and "unprofessional". Also Read: Chinese navy shows off new warship in 70th anniversary parade The Pacific Fleet said the laster which "could not be seen by the naked eye was captured by a sensor onboard the P-8A." "Weapons-grade lasers could potentially cause serious harm to aircrew and mariners, as well as ship and aircraft systems," it said. The incident took place while the US Navy P-8A Poseidon was flying in the airspace above international waters near Guam. The Pacific Fleet in a statement said US Navy aircraft routinely flies in the Philippine Sea and "Navy aircraft and ships will continue to fly, sail and operate anywhere international law allows." Also Read: China to build four nuclear aircraft carriers to catch up with US Navy The Poseidon aircraft is deployed in the Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan and conducts routine operations, maritime patrol and reconnaissance for the US 7th Fleet. The US said the Chinese action was a violation of Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) and " inconsistent with the MOU between the Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the PRC regarding rules of behaviour for safety of air and maritime encounters." There is no reaction yet about the incident from the Chinese side.

Chinese navy destroyer used laser on Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft: US Pacific Fleet

Two US aircraft carriers with around<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-still-maintaining-ballistic-missile-sites-us-think-tank-176984"> 150 fighter jets are conducting</a> "complex" warfare drills in the Philippine Sea, the US Navy said on Thursday, in a show of force in waters south of China and within striking distance of North Korea.

The two carriers, the Japan-based USS Ronald Reagan and the USS John C Stennis deployed from the US West coast, are carrying out air, surface and anti-submarine warfare operations, the US Seventh Fleet said in a news release.

The US Navy has conducted such operations before, including drills by three carriers last year as tensions with North Korea escalated.

The latest, which coincides with US vice president Mike Pence's visit to the region, comes as denuclearisation talks with North Korea show little sign of progress and amid a tit-for-tat trade spat with China.

"Bringing two carrier strike groups together provides unparalleled naval combat power," US Seventh Fleet commander Vice Admiral Phil Sawyer said.

The USS Reagan also took part in the biggest war games ever staged in and around Japan this month, involving dozens of US and Japanese ships, hundreds of aircraft and thousands of military personnel.

Two US aircraft carriers with around 150 fighter jets are conducting "complex" warfare drills in the Philippine Sea, the US Navy said on Thursday, in a show of force in waters south of China and within striking distance of North Korea.

Two US aircraft carriers with around 150 fighter jets are conducting "complex" warfare drills in the Philippine Sea, the US Navy said on Thursday, in a show of force in waters south of China and within striking distance of North Korea. The two carriers, the Japan-based USS Ronald Reagan and the USS John C Stennis deployed from the US West coast, are carrying out air, surface and anti-submarine warfare operations, the US Seventh Fleet said in a news release. The US Navy has conducted such operations before, including drills by three carriers last year as tensions with North Korea escalated. The latest, which coincides with US vice president Mike Pence's visit to the region, comes as denuclearisation talks with North Korea show little sign of progress and amid a tit-for-tat trade spat with China. "Bringing two carrier strike groups together provides unparalleled naval combat power," US Seventh Fleet commander Vice Admiral Phil Sawyer said. The USS Reagan also took part in the biggest war games ever staged in and around Japan this month, involving dozens of US and Japanese ships, hundreds of aircraft and thousands of military personnel.

US aircraft carriers conduct war drills in Philippine Sea close to North Korea

US has moved three B-2 bombers around the Korean Peninsula along with several hundred military personnel ahead of the Winter Olympics to be held in South Korea next month, reports said.

The military build-up comes even as both Koreas engage in talks over the&nbsp;Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Trump administration had earlier postponed military drills with South Korea but had continued its military presence even as it welcomed talks between the two countries.

In a statement, the US government said the deployment is intended to provide leaders with &quot;deterrent options to maintain regional stability.&quot;

The US government has sent the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier to the western Pacific. The Navy called it a &quot;regular scheduled deployment&quot;.

Meanwhile, the USS Wasp reached southern Japan. USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier is also in the region off Japan.&nbsp;The 40,00-ton, 844-foot-long Wasp is an aircraft carrier built in the 80s. It hosts Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter jets.

In addition, several thousand marines are also deployed in the area. 
 
The North Korean government in a statement said: &quot;Such moves are an unpardonable military provocation chilling the atmosphere for improved inter-Korean relations.&quot;

The military build-up comes even as both Koreas engage in talks over the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

US has moved three B-2 bombers around the Korean Peninsula along with several hundred military personnel ahead of the Winter Olympics to be held in South Korea next month, reports said. The military build-up comes even as both Koreas engage in talks over the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. The Trump administration had earlier postponed military drills with South Korea but had continued its military presence even as it welcomed talks between the two countries. In a statement, the US government said the deployment is intended to provide leaders with "deterrent options to maintain regional stability." The US government has sent the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier to the western Pacific. The Navy called it a "regular scheduled deployment". Meanwhile, the USS Wasp reached southern Japan. USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier is also in the region off Japan. The 40,00-ton, 844-foot-long Wasp is an aircraft carrier built in the 80s. It hosts Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter jets. In addition, several thousand marines are also deployed in the area. The North Korean government in a statement said: "Such moves are an unpardonable military provocation chilling the atmosphere for improved inter-Korean relations."

US moves aircraft carries, B-2 bombers to Pacific ahead of Winter Olympics in South Korea

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Chinese navy destroyer used laser on Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft: US Pacific Fleet

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US moves aircraft carries, B-2 bombers to Pacific ahead of Winter Olympics in South Korea