# Military Training
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Back to Basics: China’s 'Flying Sharks' Hone Ground-Attack Fundamentals
China's J-15 carrier-based fighters recently conducted live-fire drills using unguided rockets and bombs to test pilot proficiency and tactical coordination. These exercises at the Naval Aviation University highlight the PLAN's focus on fundamental combat skills as it expands its multi-role naval aviation capabilities.
Fire and Discipline: The Strategic Logic Behind China’s Flamethrower Drills
The People’s Liberation Army recently showcased intense flamethrower training exercises conducted by its Chemical Defense Corps. These drills highlight the continued relevance of specialized thermal weaponry in China’s tactical approach to bunker-busting and urban warfare. The public display serves both as a demonstration of combat readiness and a sophisticated propaganda effort to engage the Chinese public.
Summer Heat and Combat Readiness: The PLA Signals a Seasonal Shift in Training Intensity
As the 'Start of Summer' begins, the PLA has intensified its field training across diverse terrains to enhance combat readiness under rising temperatures. These exercises emphasize 'real combat conditions' and the ideological commitment of the younger generation of soldiers to achieve national defense goals.
Beyond the Blue Water: China’s 'Flying Shark' Pivots to Land-Attack Missions
The Chinese PLA Navy has released footage of J-15 carrier-based fighters performing ground-attack drills with live rockets. This shift toward multi-role operations indicates a maturing naval aviation wing capable of supporting amphibious and littoral combat rather than just maritime defense.
Steel and Spirit: The Resurgence of Close-Quarters Combat in the PLA
PLA soldier Li Sheng has been awarded a Second-Class Merit for his top-four finish in a nationwide bayonet fighting competition. His transition from elite competitor to training instructor underscores the PLA's strategic push to institutionalize close-quarters combat skills and psychological toughness across the ranks.
Blue-Water Ambitions: Retracing the Shandong’s Evolution into a Combat-Ready Force
The 2020 trials of the Shandong aircraft carrier marked a critical turning point in China’s naval modernization, transitioning from testing indigenous hardware to achieving genuine combat readiness. This evolution established the foundation for China's multi-carrier operations and its expanding strategic influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Spring Drills in the Karst: China’s Internal Security Force Sharpens Its Edge
The People's Armed Police Guizhou Corps has initiated intensive spring training exercises during the 'Grain Rain' solar term. These drills aim to enhance combat readiness and professionalize China’s internal security forces through rigorous tactical training in southwestern terrain.
Bridging the Readiness Gap: The PLA’s Drive for Standardized Combat Excellence in Xinjiang
The PLA's Xinjiang Military District has launched a 'mobile teaching' initiative to standardize training and address uneven combat readiness across units. By deploying elite instructors and standardized resource packages, the division is focusing on modern threats like drone defense to ensure all units meet a high baseline of tactical proficiency.
Closing the Capability Gap: The PLA’s Push to Standardize Grassroots Warfare in Xinjiang
The Xinjiang Military District has implemented a 'mobile teaching' program to standardize advanced combat skills, specifically drone defense, across all units. By deploying elite instructors to the grassroots level, the division is working to eliminate training disparities between support and combat personnel to prepare for high-tech, asymmetric warfare.
Sentinels of the Silos: The Strategic Role of the Rocket Force’s K9 Units
China's Rocket Force has highlighted the advanced training of its canine units, emphasizing their role in securing strategic missile installations. This demonstration serves as a signal of both tactical readiness and the professionalization of the PLA's internal security measures.
Mastering the 'Tail': China’s Naval Drills Signal a Leap in Blue-Water Sustainability
The Chinese Navy's Eastern Theater Command recently completed high-intensity replenishment drills in the East China Sea, testing advanced multi-ship simultaneous resupply tactics. These exercises signify a strategic shift toward long-term fleet endurance and enhanced blue-water operational capabilities.
Beijing’s Blue-Water Ambitions: Naval Drills in the Gulf of Aden Signal Enhanced Global Reach
China’s 48th naval escort task force has conducted intensive live-fire and night-landing drills in the Gulf of Aden, marking a shift from routine anti-piracy to high-intensity combat training. These exercises demonstrate the PLA Navy’s growing ability to project power and maintain maritime security far from its home ports.