# PLAAF

“Take Off and Fight”: Southern Theater Air Force Demonstrates High‑Tempo Readiness

State media footage of the Southern Theater Air Force’s high‑tempo drills showcased a ‘take off and fight’ readiness aimed at compressing scramble‑to‑engagement timelines. The exercises reflect broader PLA efforts to integrate platforms and shorten decision loops, with implications for deterrence, regional signaling and the risk of inadvertent escalation.

SoMi2026年1月28日 14:20

#People's Liberation Army#Southern Theater Command#PLAAF

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China Marks 13 Years of the Y-20

China celebrated the 13th anniversary of the Y-20 "Kunpeng" heavy transport’s first flight, highlighting its transition from prototype to an operational platform used for parades, disaster relief and long‑range missions. State media framed the aircraft as evidence of growing strategic airlift capacity that strengthens the PLAAF’s reach and supports both practical operations and national prestige.

iMil2026年1月27日 05:20

#Y-20#Kunpeng#PLAAF