US Military Says Chinese Lasers Injured Pilots Flying A C-130 Near Its Base in Djibouti
The incidents could reflect growing tensions between the two countries over military activities in the immensely strategic East African country.
By Joseph Trevithick May 3, 2018
The U.S. government has now publicly accused Chinese personnel of dangerous laser activity near the American base at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, which it says has physically harmed the pilot and co-pilot of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules. Though it may only be a nuisance now, it could represent a desire on the part of China's forces to challenge the United States' ability to freely operate in and around the vital region hub.
