# night operations

Latest news and articles about night operations

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China Southern Airlines airplane on runway with green backdrop.
World

Southern Theater Air Brigade Sharpens All‑Hours Combat Skills with Cross‑Day‑Night Drills

A Southern Theater Air Force brigade completed continuous day‑to‑night flight drills incorporating multiple aircraft types, complex weather effects and night intercept missions. The exercise tested instrument and night‑vision capabilities, maintenance turnarounds and data‑driven debriefs to enhance all‑hours operational readiness.

SoMi2026年2月11日 08:25
#China#PLA Air Force#Southern Theater
Discover the ancient Roman Theatre of Philippopolis, a stunning landmark in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
World

Eastern Theatre Recon Unit Runs Round‑the‑Clock Drills to Hone ISR‑to‑Strike Skills

A reconnaissance detachment of the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command conducted a continuous day‑and‑night exercise that rehearsed infiltration, river crossing, drone reconnaissance and coordinated strikes. The drill underscores a PLA emphasis on realistic, night‑capable reconnaissance and faster sensor‑to‑shooter cycles relevant to operations in the East China Sea and Taiwan Strait.

SoMi2026年1月20日 17:30
#PLA#Eastern Theatre Command#reconnaissance
Close-up of military officer wearing uniform giving thumbs up gesture, ring visible.
World

China’s Southern Theatre Air Units Step Up Cross‑Day‑Night Flight Drills to Sharpen All‑Weather Combat Readiness

A PLA Southern Theatre aviation brigade has conducted intensive day‑and‑night flight drills aimed at sharpening all‑weather combat capabilities. The exercises highlight integrated training across pilots, support crews and systems, improving sustained operational readiness in a region of heightened strategic sensitivity.

SoMi2026年1月20日 17:30
#People's Liberation Army#Southern Theatre Command#air force
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird flying over a snowy mountain range, showcasing advanced military aviation.
World

Sharp Edge in the Shadows: Eastern Theater Recon Unit Drills Cross‑Day, Drone‑Assisted Raids

A reconnaissance detachment from the PLA Eastern Theater Command recently conducted a continuous day‑to‑night exercise that combined traditional small‑unit tactics with drones and real‑time target handoff to artillery. The drill highlights Beijing’s emphasis on realistic, integrated training to improve reconnaissance, night operations and the sensor‑to‑shooter cycle in complex environments.

SoMi2026年1月20日 10:40
#PLA#Eastern Theater Command#reconnaissance