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PLA Air Force Integrates Live Aircraft and Networked Simulators in Combat Drills
A frontline aviation unit deployed virtual aircraft operated from remote simulators to conduct day-and-night tactical dogfights against live fighters.
Chinese Navy Expands NCO Captain Program Across Auxiliary Fleet Units
A naval service ship brigade broadens selection for tugboat commanders to deck and engineering ratings amid auxiliary officer shortages.
Chinese State Media Reaffirm Jiang Zemin Military Thought for Modern Defense Goals
Official commentaries commemorate Jiang Zemin's military doctrine, linking past reforms to ongoing PLA modernization and political discipline.
PLA Daily Commentary Reaffirms Ideological Conviction Ahead of Centenary
A military commentary stresses political army building and revolutionary history to strengthen Party loyalty across the armed forces.
PLA Ground Force Conducts Night Live-Fire Drills in Karakoram Plateau
Armored units navigated unfamiliar high-altitude terrain under blackout conditions to test night mobility and emergency firing.
China's Defense Ministry Condemns Japanese Leaders' Yasukuni Shrine Visits
Beijing warns Tokyo against pursuing 'new militarism' following shrine visits by top Japanese officials on the anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender.
China's Defense Ministry Outlines Push for Military Modernization
Spokesperson Chen Xi details PLA priorities on intelligent warfare and combat readiness following a Politburo study session.
China Announces Joint Air Drills With Egypt and Highlights Defense Capabilities
Ministry of National Defense details the Eagles of Civilization 2026 drills in Egypt, media outreach, and regional security positions.
China Discloses Wartime Unit 731 Records and Veteran Testimony
Newly released personnel files and veteran testimony document biological warfare operations and buried chemical munitions.
China and Indonesia Complete First Foreign Joint Naval Drill East of Taiwan
The passage exercise in waters east of Taiwan marks Beijing's first joint naval training with a foreign military in the area.
Chinese Navy Dispatches 49th Escort Task Force to Gulf of Aden
The naval group featuring the guided-missile destroyer Kunming departed Sanya to relieve the 48th task force in the Indian Ocean.
Chinese Military Outlets Profile High-Trust Software Expert Wang Ji
PLA media highlight NUDT researcher Wang Ji's focus on software reliability and indigenous defense innovation following his recognition as a Role Model of the Times.