"Mission Action 2013 C," the third and final phase of China's "Mission Action 2013" military exercise, began on Sunday.

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force has dispatched various aircraft including fighters, bombers, scouts and aerotransports for the exercise, which involves over 10,000 personnel.

During the exercise, the air force will collaborate with naval aviation forces, naval ships and land troops to conduct far-distance maneuvers, joint air defense, air confrontation and joint aid in strange terrains and war environments.

"Mission Action 2013" is part of the annual military training plan and has been approved by the Central Military Commission.