Chinese fighter jets have repeatedly conducted unsafe intercepts and harassment of Australian anti-submarine warfare aircraft like the P-8 Poseidon and MH-60R helicopter. The aggressive actions suggest China may be fiercely guarding its submarine operations and capabilities. “Concealing its submarines and discretely accessing deep waters are seen as ongoing challenges for China,” said Justin Burke, a naval expert at the National Security College. “Australia’s aircraft are being targeted because of their crucial role in submarine detection and the undersea balance of