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Defense & Strategy

Chinese Navy's First Female Carrier Aviation Cadets Complete Solo Deck Landings

The PLA Navy's initial cohort of female carrier-borne pilot cadets passed daytime shipboard landing assessments in the Bohai Bay, setting the stage for night trials.

China Military OnlineAug 23, 2026, 11:51 PM
#PLA Navy#Carrier Aviation#Defense Strategy
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Defense & Strategy

Chinese Military Shifts Field Training Toward Continuous Rapid Mobility

PLA units replace static field camps with continuous transfers and multi-position deployments to counter modern detection threats.

China Military OnlineAug 22, 2026, 08:51 PM
#PLA#Military Training#Defense Strategy
Monument at Dong Da Hill Park in Hanoi, featuring Vietnamese text and greenery.
Defense & Strategy

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun Meets Indonesian Counterpart in Jakarta

Talks held alongside the second bilateral '2+2' dialogue focused on expanding military ties and regional stability.

China Military OnlineAug 21, 2026, 05:51 PM
#China#Indonesia#Defense
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Defense & Strategy

PLA Field Training Grounds Evolve into Cross-Service Testing Centers

Chinese ground, air, and rocket force units are using shared seasonal encampments to run unscripted joint confrontation drills and exchange tactical flight data.

China Military OnlineAug 21, 2026, 05:21 PM
#PLA#Military Training#Air Defense
A jet fighter soars impressively through a clear blue sky, showcasing power and agility.
Defense & Strategy

PLA Air Force Unit Holds Grounding Ceremony for Six Veteran Pilots

A frontline aviation unit marks the retirement from flight duty of seasoned aviators while handing responsibilities to a younger generation.

China Military OnlineAug 21, 2026, 04:51 PM
#PLA Air Force#Military Training#Chinese Military
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Defense & Strategy

PLA High-Altitude Signal Unit Upgrades Combat Network Support in Xinjiang

A Plateau-based communications unit transitions from manual cable repair to intelligent, automated data routing during joint drills above 5,000 meters.

China Military OnlineAug 21, 2026, 04:21 PM
#PLA#Military Communications#Defense Strategy
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Defense & Strategy

PLA Commentary Calls for Modernizing Mass Military Training Competitions

An official military commentary urges commanders to shift training drills from elite showcases to comprehensive combat preparedness across all units.

China Military OnlineAug 21, 2026, 08:51 AM
#PLA#Military Training#China Defense
Soldiers in green uniforms stand in formation during a military parade, holding firearms under a clear sky.
Defense & Strategy

Chinese Military Services Expand High-Intensity Night Combat Drills

PLA units across ground, naval, air, and rocket forces intensify after-dark exercises to overcome low-visibility operational challenges.

China Military OnlineAug 21, 2026, 08:21 AM
#PLA#Defense Strategy#Military Training
UAE Air Force F-16 jet on display at airshow with crowd watching.
Defense & Strategy

China and UAE Air Forces to Hold Falcon Shield-2026 Joint Drills in Xinjiang

The fourth iteration of the bilateral exercise will feature flight training and mixed-force drills in Hotan.

China Military OnlineAug 21, 2026, 04:21 AM
#Defense#China-UAE Relations#PLAAF
Outdoor display of a NASA rocket at Kennedy Space Center showcasing aerospace technology.
Defense & Strategy

China Confers Top State and Military Honors on Three Astronauts

Party, state, and military authorities award aerospace merit medals and hero titles to crew members.

People's DailyAug 21, 2026, 03:51 AM
#Space Program#China Defense#Aerospace
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Defense & Strategy

Chinese Navy 48th Escort Task Force Concludes Anti-Piracy Missions in Gulf of Aden

State media highlights merchant vessel protection as the naval formation prepares to transfer duties to the incoming task force.

China Military OnlineAug 20, 2026, 07:51 AM
#PLA Navy#Gulf of Aden#Maritime Security
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Defense & Strategy

PLA 75th Group Army Uses Long March History for Political Education

Chinese military media highlight historical narratives to reinforce Party loyalty and political discipline across grassroots combat units.

China Military OnlineAug 20, 2026, 07:21 AM
#PLA#Defense Strategy#China Military