A foreign warship lost power when tracking the Zunyi, a Type 055 large destroyer of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, which was on a daily training exercise, a Chinese crew member unveiled on Wednesday.
Indonesia's Air Force Chief of Staff reportedly told the public recently to be patient about the delivery of J-10 fighter jets from China, with an Indonesian media report saying the Chinese-made warplanes are expected to arrive in Indonesia within six months. An expert said the J-10CE fighter jet has attracted interest from several countries since its reported combat performance in May last year, thanks to its combat-proven capabilities and high cost-effectiveness.
On October 3, a Philippine C-208 aircraft illegally intruded into the territorial airspace over China's Huangyan Dao without approval from the Chinese government. The naval and air forces dispatched by the PLA Southern Theater Command (STC) tracked and monitored the Philippine aircraft, and issued warnings to expel it in accordance with laws and regulations, Senior Captain Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the PLA STC, said on Monday.
China's state television CCTV News on Sunday released rare footage of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army's counter-drone units in combat-oriented training, highlighting laser weapons, integrated missile-gun systems and high-power microwave weapons as an "iron triangle" of anti-drone equipment.
Chinese troops have completed their participation in Russia's Center-2026 (Tsentr-2026) exercise and begun withdrawing after joint training with forces from multiple countries wrapped up with a closing ceremony in Chelyabinsk on Friday, with the drills focusing on intelligence reconnaissance, command and control, fire strikes and comprehensive support, according to the PLA Daily.
The J-10CE fighter jet is among a range of Chinese-made aircraft being showcased at the sixth Azerbaijan International Defense Exhibition (ADEX-2026), which opened at the Baku Expo Center on September 30 local time. A Chinese expert said the fighter jet's demonstrated combat capabilities, particularly in beyond-visual-range air combat and the contest for air superiority, have strengthened its appeal in the international market, while its appearance in Azerbaijan signals growing recognition of Chinese aviation equipment and air combat systems in the region.
Japan and the US are set to hold a large-scale joint military exercise starting on October 19, during which the US military plans to deploy its new ground-based anti-ship missile system, known as “NMESIS,” to Japan's westernmost Yonaguni island, NHK reported on October 2, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system was showcased during Turkmenistan's Independence Day military parade, according to media reports.
The naval and air units of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command (STC) conducted readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas on Wednesday. On the same day, the China Coast Guard (CCG) also conducted law-enforcement patrols in waters off the Huangyan Dao.
The China-Laos joint support and training center opened at Ban Keun Airport in Vientiane Province in Laos on Tuesday, and the China-Laos friendship aviation academy officially began operations, China's Ministry of National Defense announced. An expert said the center could help Laos build a systematic talent training system for pilots, ground crew and flight personnel, reducing its reliance on overseas training.
The Pakistan Navy's newly inducted submarine PNS/M Hangor successfully conducted its maiden live weapon firing in North Arabian Sea, launching an anti-ship cruise missile and engaging the designated target with precision at extended range, a Pakistan Navy official X account posted on Sunday.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command on Sunday conducted a joint naval-air training exercise in the waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Dao, according to the PLA Southern Theater Command. On the same day, the China Coast Guard (CCG) also conducted a drill on law-enforcement as well as management and control in waters near China's Huangyan Dao, focusing on operations including boarding inspections, blocking attempted intrusions and forced towing, as part of efforts to strengthen law enforcement and control in the area in accordance with the law, the Global Times reporters observed at the scene.
Video footage obtained by the Global Times shows that the Chinese ships and aircraft deployed for the joint drills conducted by the PLA Southern Theater Command and China Coast Guard on Sunday were ready for China's rights-protection and law enforcement missions in the waters around Huangyan Dao, as they carried out highly targeted drills.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command (STC) conducted a joint naval-air training exercise in the waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Dao on Sunday, according to a statement released by the command on the same day.
The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Sunday conducted a drill on law-enforcement as well as management and control in waters near China's Huangyan Dao, focusing on operations including boarding inspections, blocking attempted intrusions and forced towing, as part of efforts to strengthen law enforcement and control in the area in accordance with the law.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command on Sunday conducted a joint naval-air training exercise in the waters and airspace around China's Huangyan Dao, according to the PLA Southern Theater Command on Sunday.
China and Iraq maintain friendly relations between the two countries and two militaries, and both sides continue to engage in exchanges and cooperation, playing a constructive role in promoting regional and global peace and stability, Jiang Bin, spokesperson of Chinese Ministry of National Defense, said on Thursday when asked whether the Iraqi government has formally requested to purchase Chinese-made air defense systems and whether China was prepared to facilitate such a purchase.
In response to media inquiry that whether the Chinese People's Liberation Army support base in Djibouti has been impacted amid the escalation in Bab al-Mandab Strait, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson of Ministry of National Defense, said on Thursday that the PLA support base in Djibouti is operating normally.
China and Uzbekistan and their militaries maintain friendly relations, and their normal military trade cooperation complies with international law and established international practice and is not directed at any third party, Jiang Bin, spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense said. He made the remarks in response to a question regarding the reported delivery of J-10CE fighter jets to the air force of Uzbekistan, making it the second country to acquire the aircraft.
The US push to weaponize outer space and turn it into a battlefield will only intensify the space arms race, make outer space a new arena for rivalry among major powers and ultimately undermine humanity's shared home, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Thursday when answering a question on US Air Force secretary's earlier confirmation that the US has on-orbit "space control weapons", which is the first time Washington has acknowledged that it possesses offensive capabilities in space.
Chinese state media reported on Tuesday on the recently concluded 13th edition of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition in South Africa, where Chinese equipment, including the J-10CE and JF-17 fighter jets and the Y-20 large transport aircraft, were displayed together, drawing significant attention.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command said on Monday that one of its Air Force units recently deployed to the Gobi Desert for live-force drills in unfamiliar terrain, with photos showing its HQ-9 long-range air defense missile system launchers have been repainted in desert camouflage.
The Chinese military will participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus) Exercise Trident Resolve, a multinational disaster-relief exercise in Indonesia from September 22 to 25, practicing search and rescue, emergency medical care and disaster communications under a simulated major-earthquake scenario, China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Monday.
A state media program aired on Saturday night labeled the J-35A stealth fighter with the codename Yunlong (Cloud Dragon/Loong). A Chinese military expert said this appears to be the first official confirmation of the fighter's codename, which reflects both its capabilities and Chinese cultural symbolism. China's proactive release of its own codenames for warplanes in recent years signals a new emphasis on commanding naming discourse, a shift from passive acceptance to active shaping, the expert said.
Chinese military sources told the Global Times that New Zealand's frigate HMNZS Te Mana and replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa transited the Taiwan Straits on September 18. The Chinese People's Liberation Army tracked and monitored the vessels and maintained vigilance throughout their passage, with the situation fully under control.
Exclusive footage obtained by the Global Times on Friday shows a Philippine vessel twice cutting diagonally across the bow of the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel Sanzhou'ao within 10 minutes, with the second maneuver causing a collision that nearly capsized the Philippine vessel. A Chinese maritime expert said the maneuvers are deliberate interference with the Chinese vessel's navigation.
Indian experts attending the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum highlighted cooperation with China on AI governance and maritime security, expressing hope that continued dialogue would ease border tensions and gradually advance a settlement while allowing broader bilateral cooperation to move forward.
China's state broadcaster CCTV News on Wednesday released footage of Type 99B main battle tanks conducting live-fire drills, offering a rare official look at the new model in training since its appearance at the massive V-Day military parade on September 3, 2025.
The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum concluded on Thursday afternoon, with participants praising its role in giving Global South countries a voice and bringing together parties with conflicting interests to discuss pressing security challenges.
The 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum opened on Wednesday. Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony.
The 14th China International Defense Electronics Exhibition opened at the China National Convention Center in Beijing on Tuesday. Amid the showcases of new technologies, applications and trends in the electronic information sector, advanced domestic anti-UAV systems emerged as a focal point of the event.
In September, on an airfield runway, a J-10 fighter roared to life, accelerated, and lifted off, its thunderous engine noise sweeping across the entire flight line.
Asian coast guard officials meeting in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, called for closer cooperation against drug trafficking in the South China Sea and piracy and armed robbery along key shipping routes, including the Strait of Malacca, with information sharing, coordinated enforcement and training among their priorities.
A medical train equipped for the first time with a domestically developed casualty reception command and decision-support system that deeply integrates large AI models throughout the entire treatment process was used in the China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise in Vientiane, Laos, according to China's Ministry of National Defense (MOD).
From Monday to Friday, the third Public Security Tech Expo is being held in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province. Walked into the exhibition hall, the Global Times was greeted by a dazzling array of flying vehicles overhead and humanoid robots and robot dogs on the ground. The products on display were not only the latest examples of technology empowering law enforcement, but also shared "China solution" in public security governance with the world.
Search drones lifted off for wide-area aerial surveys, quadruped robot dogs moved in to assess disaster sites, and tracked unmanned vehicles transported "injured" personnel. On Wednesday, the China-Laos "Peace Train 2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise in Vientiane, Laos, entered its mixed-formation joint training phase, marking the first systematic deployment of unmanned smart equipment, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
State media outlets reported on Wednesday that on the opening day of the second edition of the El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt, which kicked off on Tuesday, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force and defense firms showcased a range of equipment, including the Wing Loong-10B drone and other platforms, with military experts highlighting Chinese equipment's growing presence in the region.
The China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise kicked off on Monday morning in Vientiane, the Lao capital on Monday. This marks the sixth edition of joint exercise series between the two militaries since 2017, the China Military Bugle reported.
The Chinese medical support team participating in the China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise arrived in the Lao capital Vientiane on Sunday morning. The team will conduct a 17-day joint exercise and medical service program with the medical support team of the Lao People's Army.
The China-Laos "Peace Train-2026" joint humanitarian medical rescue exercise opened on Monday morning in the Lao capital Vientiane. The national anthems of China and Laos were first played at the ceremony. Chandy Soulivongsak, director general of the General Logistics Department of the Lao People's Army, and Wu Dan, head of the Chinese command and coordination group, then delivered speeches and announced the official start of the joint exercise.
The Pakistan Air Force unveiled China's HQ-17AE short-range air defense system in a promotional video posted on X on Monday. A Chinese military affairs expert said Pakistan has become yet another international user of the system, which will help address the country's current gap in short-range accompanying air defense and enhance its capability to counter low-altitude threats such as drones.
Some drone swarm achievements have drawn attention this year. On March 25, 2026, the military channel of CCTV News offered the first full-process demonstration of China's Atlas drone swarm operations system. The domestically developed system consists of the Swarm-2 ground combat vehicle, a command vehicle, and a support vehicle.
The China-Singapore "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise opened at a military port in Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province, on Saturday, with representatives of participating naval personnel from both countries attending the opening ceremony, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
A joint maritime exercise between China and Singapore opened Saturday in south China's Guangdong Province, marking the fifth such cooperation held by the two countries.
The Chinese and Singaporean navies will hold the "Maritime Cooperation-2026" joint exercise in the sea and airspace near Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province in early September, according to China's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday.
Naval and air units of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command (STC) conducted readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas on Wednesday, according to the STC's WeChat account. The JL-10 advanced trainer jet appeared multiple times in the footage, carrying live missiles.
On Tuesday evening, a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force Y-20 transport aircraft arrived at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, carrying China's second batch of emergency humanitarian aid for the Nepal mudslide disaster relief. The supplies include DNA testing equipment and reagents, water purification systems, lighting equipment and, notably, drones.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's 49th escort taskforce recently conducted an anti-piracy drill in waters off Somalia, and a Type 071 amphibious landing ship, not originally listed in the taskforce's announced composition, was seen taking part in the exercise.
State media reported on Tuesday that the PLA Navy's Southern Theater Command recently organized multiple destroyers, including the Type 052D destroyers Weinan, Changsha and Guilin, as well as the Type 055 destroyer Zunyi, for live-fire maritime exercises in the South China Sea. #GTMilitaryWatch
A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force YU-20 tanker conducting aerial refueling of an Egyptian Rafale fighter during the on-going China-Egypt Eagles of Civilization 2026 joint training can be seen in a new photo posted by an official military spokesperson for the Egyptian Armed Forces on social media platform X on Monday afternoon.
On Friday evening, during a live broadcast by an official Uzbek media outlet of an event celebrating Uzbekistan's 35th independence anniversary, footage of the Chinese J-10CE fighter jets with markings of the Uzbek military appeared on screen.
China Coast Guard (CCG) said it conducted law-enforcement patrols in the territorial sea of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas on Sunday.
China's Type 052 guided-missile destroyer Harbin, hull number 112, often hailed as “China's No. 1 warship” and the lead ship of the country's second generation of domestically built destroyers, was decommissioned on Friday in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province.
China's Type 052 guided-missile destroyer Harbin, hull number 112, often hailed as "China's No. 1 warship" and the lead ship of the country's second generation of domestically built destroyers, was decommissioned on Friday in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province.
Multiple types of aviation equipment, including the Y-20 transport aircraft, Wing Loong-2 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and Mi-171 helicopter, have been deployed to support rescue and relief efforts after a devastating mudslide originating on the Nepalese side of the China-Nepal border and hitting Gyirong Port in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
Bangladesh is advancing plans to purchase Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets, attack helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicle systems, according to multiple media reports. Zahed Ur Rahman, the Bangladeshi prime minister's adviser on information and broadcasting, cited the fighter's "real-world experience" during the 2025 India-Pakistan military conflict as an important factor behind Dhaka's interest.
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV News released a dedicated 12-second video on Tuesday, which showcased for the first time a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) test launch of a black-coated missile, stating that it was a test of the missile's extreme performance limits.
After the China-Belarus Swift Eagle 2026 joint training exercise concluded on Monday, footage released by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force on Tuesday showed the Z-20K helicopter was in action. A Chinese military affairs expert said the drill's choice to carry out helicopter rappelling, air assault and parachute insertion over fixed-wing transport highlights the counter-terrorism's need for flexibility and precision, and proves the Z-20K is now combat-ready for such missions.
Chinese state media on Monday released footage from the first day of flight training held Saturday during the China-Egypt Eagles of Civilization 2026 joint training exercise, showing PLA J-16s engaging in air combat drills against Egyptian MiG-29 and Rafale fighters. A Chinese expert said this is the first joint exercise featuring both the J-16 and the Rafale, reflecting strong mutual trust and a high level of coordination between the two air forces.
State media released footage on Saturday showing the latest training scenes of the Type 054A guided missile frigate Ningde, marking its official commissioning into the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy.
Recent media attention has focused on Taiwan region's purchase of 66 F-16V (Blk 70) fighter jets from the US, the first two of which are now en route to the island. A mainland expert said the induction of these jets cannot change the cross-Straits air power balance. Their performance is comparable to the PLA's J-10C, but against the likes of J-16, J-20 and J-35, their tactical value is limited. The real gap, however, is not in individual aircraft, but in the PLA's already mature air combat system.
According to Chinese military sources, on Saturday, the Philippines drew in external countries to stir up trouble in the South China Sea by organizing so called "joint patrols". The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) kept full-time tracking and surveillance of the relevant parties, and the situation remained well under control.
A US P-8A anti-submarine patrol aircraft transited the Taiwan Straits on Friday, with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) tracking and monitoring it throughout the transit, a Chinese military source told the Global Times.
Multiple types of aircraft and personnel from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force participating in the China-Egypt Eagles of Civilization 2026 joint training arrived at an air base in Egypt early Friday morning after an intercontinental deployment, according to an official release from the PLA Air Force.
The PLA Southern Theater Command said on Friday that three Philippine aircraft illegally entered China's territorial airspace over Huangyan Dao without approval, prompting Chinese naval and air forces to track, monitor and issue verbal warnings to the aircraft.
In August, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force is actively conducting joint training with three countries - Belarus, Thailand and Egypt - across three distant regions, with some training content and footage already released by official sources.
China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO Group), a state-owned defense company, is set to showcase its Fuxi special-purpose humanoid robot, which can conduct all-weather reconnaissance, intelligent patrols and operations in hazardous areas, while allowing human operators to remotely control the robot's movements in real time.
#PLA Navy Task Force 83, comprising the training ship Qi Jiguang and the amphibious dock landing ship Kunlunshan, returned home on Monday after successfully completing its far-sea comprehensive training and visit missions to #Russia, #Vietnam, #Brunei and #Indonesia. #GTMilitaryWatch
A state media video released on Sunday showed that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's first batch of female shipborne pilot trainees have all passed their daytime shipborne landing qualification assessments and have now entered the night landing training and evaluation phase.
China firmly opposes the unfounded accusations and smears made by the Philippines and Australia against China. Regarding the Philippine side's deliberate provocations and attacks on the Chinese personnel at Ren'ai Jiao, the China Coast Guard has issued a statement and released evidence. The Chinese side took necessary countermeasures, which were professional, restrained and beyond reproach, Chen Xi, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND), said on Friday.
China has deployed multiple types of aircraft, including fighter jets, fighter-bombers, early-warning aircraft and aerial refueling tankers, as well as ground-based air defense equipment, for the joint air force exercise "Falcon Strike-2026" in Thailand, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Thursday.
The Swift Eagle 2026 joint training for airborne troops from China and Belarus commenced on Wednesday with an opening ceremony at a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force training center, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
The Chinese Navy's guided-missile frigate Honghe (Hull 523) and the Indonesian Navy frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai completed all scheduled exercises in waters east of China's Taiwan Island on Wednesday morning, marking the conclusion of a China-Indonesia maritime passage exercise, according to the PLA Eastern Theater Command.
Following China's Ministry of National Defense's announcement on Tuesday that the Chinese and Indonesian navies will hold a navigation exercise in waters east of Taiwan Island in mid‑August, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities on the island fiercely opposed and smeared this legitimate maritime military cooperation, while hyping up the so‑called "China threat" narrative. Their provocative response stands in stark contrast to their weak, accommodating stance toward Japan and the Philippines, whose illegal maritime delimitation in waters east of Taiwan has undermined China's legitimate maritime rights and interests.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy hospital ship, Auspicious Ark, deployed for Mission Harmony-2026, made a technical stop at the PLA's support base in Djibouti on Tuesday local time, where it is scheduled to provide medical services. A Chinese expert said that in addition to addressing the healthcare challenges facing Chinese military personnel stationed overseas, the ship can extend humanitarian medical assistance locally, thereby demonstrating China's commitment to fulfilling its responsibilities through concrete actions.
The PLA Navy's 49th escort taskforce set sail from a military port in Sanya, South China's Hainan Province on Wednesday, heading for the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia to relieve the 48th escort taskforce and continue escort missions. The guided-missile destroyer Kunming is undertaking an escort mission for the first time. #GTMilitaryWatch
A video released by official media on Tuesday showcased the development of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s latest wheeled infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). A military expert said that this new model represents comprehensive improvements in firepower, protection, mobility, informatization and ergonomics and it can now be considered to be entering mass deployment.
In mid-August, China's naval ship Honghe will conduct a navigation exercise with an Indonesian Navy ship at east of the Taiwan island. The drill will focus on subjects including communication drills and underway replenishment. It aims to boost the two navies' capacity for joint operations, deepen practical bilateral cooperation and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability, according to China's Ministry of National Defense on Tuesday.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Type 075 amphibious assault ship Hubei recently completed a full combat qualification assessment in the South China Sea, the PLA Southern Theater Command announced on Monday.
J-20, J-16 and J-10C fighter jets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force now have virtual simulation platforms, enabling air-ground coordinated combat and virtual-real tactical integration, while meeting operational requirements for joint training among the three aircraft types, according to a recent report by Chinese official media.
The Sansha maritime safety administration in South China's Hainan Province issued a navigation warning stating that military exercises would be conducted on Sunday in two areas delineated by two sets of coordinates, with entry prohibited. According to the map, the areas are located on the western and northeastern sides of the Xisha Qundao.
A video released by state media on Saturday showed how Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army soldiers, through coordinated teamwork, can use portable air defense missiles to shoot down stealth fighters, detailing the training and the principles behind it.
China's Ministry of National Defense on Friday urged the Philippine side to immediately stop its illegitimate acts violating China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and stop its provocations and propaganda, and vowed to take firm and effective countermeasures against any provocative attempts to make waves and stir up troubles in the South China Sea.
A documentary on the domestically developed Y-20 large transport aircraft family, aired by state media on Wednesday evening, revealed that the Y-20B can switch between transport and aerial refueling functions. A pilot said the aircraft could also take on roles including bomber, early warning aircraft and electronic warfare platform.
State media released footage on Tuesday showing the PLA Air Force's systematic application of three types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which provide intelligence support to the PLA Army, Navy and Rocket Force. Among the three, the GJ-3A armed reconnaissance drones made its first public appearance.
In the latest episode of a PLA documentary focusing on joint operations, striking footage shows two J-20 stealth fighters escorting an H-6N bomber carrying a large missile under its fuselage, rather than the smaller missiles typically seen under the wings. A military affairs expert says the missile could be a powerful air-launched ballistic missile capable of conducting anti-ship or ground-strike missions.
Footage released by state media on Monday showed a rare scene of at least six DF-17 hypersonic missile launch vehicles of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force appearing together in a single frame.
China's state broadcaster has aired footage of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's intelligent strike-planning system, showing more than 100 tactical units conducting coordinated strikes with split-second precision after it passed its final live-fire test. Chinese military experts said the technology reflects the PLA's accelerating shift from platform-centered operations toward AI-enabled, system-of-systems warfare.
The annual Han Kuang military drills of the Taiwan region are set to kick off on Wednesday, with certain media of the island hyping up highlights that they claimed as “the first time.” Yet a mainland military affairs expert said the unrealistic gambits of Taiwan's regional authorities are pursued unscrupulously with blatant disregard for local residents' livelihoods, and such tactics are entirely futile.
Recently, footage showing the Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan conducting a live-fire launch of countermeasures was released to the public for the first time. At the same time, footage of the ship's electromagnetic catapult test using a dead load was also disclosed for the first time, according to the CCTV News.
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said on Friday that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will serve as a steadfast bulwark for China's national reunification, resolutely thwart any attempt at "Taiwan independence" separatism or external military interference.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command (STC) on Saturday conducted joint maritime and air drills in the territorial waters, airspace, and surrounding maritime and air areas of China's Huangyan Dao, in response to the current situation in the South China Sea and the actions of certain countries in the region that are undermining peace and stability, according to a statement released on PLA STC's official Wechat account.
August 1, 2026 marks the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). This year's Army Day holds special significance as it falls during the critical year for achieving the PLA's centenary goals. According to official reports, reaching the PLA centenary goals and speeding up the building of world-class armed forces are strategic imperatives in China's efforts to build a modern socialist country in all respects.
A newly released video aired by CCTV on Friday showed the PLA Army's KVD002 armed reconnaissance drone successfully conducting a live-fire strike against a moving naval target off China's southeastern coast. A Chinese military expert said that extensive fielding of medium and large-sized drones signals that the PLA Army has attained full combat and support capabilities.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command (STC) and the China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas on Thursday. The PLA has deployed new equipment such as the Navy's Type 054B frigate and the Air Force's JL-10 jet.
When asked to comment on the recent repeated intrusions by Philippine government vessels into the waters under China's jurisdiction around Huangyan Dao, where the China Coast Guard lawfully expelled them, as well as the so-called "joint patrols" conducted by the Philippines, the US and Japan in the relevant waters, Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said on Thursday that defense and security cooperation among relevant countries should not target any third party or undermine regional peace and stability.
Recently, Japanese vessels and aircraft have provoked and harassed a Chinese naval formation carrying out routine training missions. The Global Times obtained an exclusive audio recording in which Japan's Self-Defense Forces referred to itself as the "Japan Navy." In response, the Chinese navy task group has taken firm stance and corrected Japan's mistaken rhetoric.
The Chinese and Russian naval task force participating in the maritime joint patrol arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of the joint patrol, according to China's Ministry of National Defense.
Footage released by state media on Wednesday revealed for the first time a Type 052D destroyer launching the YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile, which debuted at the 2025 V-Day military parade, indicating the missile can now be carried out by not only Type 055 large destroyers, but also more numerous 052D vessels, significantly enhancing the overall anti-ship capabilities of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, a military affairs expert said.
Check highlights in the promo video released ahead #PLA 99th anniversary! First-ever footage of new multi-functional decoy projectiles launched from the Type 076 assault ship Sichuan and live-fire firing of large-caliber rockets from the Type 191 long-range rocket artillery showcase the PLA's long-range precision firepower capabilities, per China Military Bugle on Tuesday.