US naval intelligence / USNI
Par parti pris · 2 takes across the edition
Details the Liaoning CSG composition (carrier, cruiser CNS Wuxi, destroyer CNS Kaifeng, frigate CNS Luohe, support ship), the 440 J-15 sorties, joint training with an amphibious assault group, and China's accusation that Japanese ships and aircraft conducted 'harassment' intercepts throughout the mission.
“440 J-15 sorties, joint carrier-amphibious training, and Japanese intercept accusations marked the 40-day Liaoning deployment.”
Details the Liaoning CSG's 40-day South China Sea and Western Pacific deployment, 440 J-15 sorties, joint carrier-amphibious training, China's accusation that Japanese ships and aircraft 'harassed' the group, and the J-15s scrambling to intercept foreign aircraft approaching with live missiles loaded.
“China accused Japanese ships and aircraft of harassment intercepts throughout the Liaoning's 40-day far-sea deployment.”