# PLA Air Force
Latest news and articles about PLA Air Force
Total: 12 articles found
PLAAF Overhauls Grassroots Merit System to Focus on Combat Readiness
Evaluation metrics across multiple Air Force units strip out administrative chores to prioritize combat effectiveness and field performance.
China and Belarus Conclude Eagle-2026 Airborne Counter-Terror Exercises
The two-week drills in an urban counter-terrorism setting marked the fourth edition of the bilateral airborne training series.
China Deploys Diverse Air Fleet to Second Egypt International Airshow
The mission marks an expanded overseas showcase of integrated combat, aerial refueling, and early warning aircraft.
Chinese Air Force Unit Deploys Algorithms to Accelerate Combat Debriefs
Frontline fighter formations test automated planning and real-time flight analysis during desert confrontation drills.
PLA Air Force Aviation Unit Conducts Day-and-Night Aerial Refueling Drills
Fighters integrated probe-and-drogue refueling with follow-on tactical air combat exercises to enhance long-range operational endurance.
Western Theater Command Air Force Highlights Support Roles on High Plateau
Official military media outlines evaluation reforms for technical monitoring and high-altitude communication units operating in the western border regions.
Chinese Air Force Deploys Fighter Fleet to Egypt for Joint Exercise
PLA Air Force fighter jets and tankers complete a 6,000-kilometer cross-continental deployment for the Civilization Eagle-2026 joint drills.
PLA Air Force Base Accelerates Young Talent in Digital Warfare Systems
A desert test hub utilizes mentorship and fault-tolerant research rules to field domestically designed wargaming and evaluation tools.
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.
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.
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.
Chinese Air Force to Use Domestically Powered Y-20B Transport Aircraft for Cadets for First Time
The PLA Air Force reports record-high average entrance exam scores for 2026 flight recruits while deploying AI tools and indigenous Y-20B transports.