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Rocket launcher systems launch 122mm rockets
A vehicle-mounted 122mm rocket launcher system attached to a red army brigade under the PLA 75th Group Army fires at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise on June 15, 2018.
2018-06-19 -
Z-8 transport helicopters fly during training exercise
Soldiers assigned to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 80th Group Army ambush in the prone position with their rifles after disembarking from Z-8 transport helicopters during a realistic training exercise on June 18, 2018.
2018-06-19 -
J-11 fighter jets taxi before takeoff
J-11 fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Western Theater Command taxi in formation on the runway before takeoff for a flight training exercise on June 15, 2018.
2018-06-19 -
Self-propelled howitzer systems fire in live-fire operation
A self-propelled howitzer system attached to a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army fires at mock targets during a live-fire operation on June 15, 2018.
2018-06-19 -
J-11 fighter jets soar over sky
Two J-11 fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Northern Theater Command taxi out of their hangars in preparation for a flight training exercise on June 15, 2018.
2018-06-19 -
WZ-10 attack helicopter expends countermeasure flares at night
A WZ-10 attack helicopter attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army expends countermeasure flares at night during a live-fire flight training exercise near the Helan Mountains, northwest China’s Gansu Province on June 13, 2018.
2018-06-19 -
Chinese frigate "Binzhou" visits military port of Kiel in Germany
Chinese frigate "Binzhou" visits the military port of Kiel in north Germany on June 15, 2018. The Chinese frigate will also take part in the "Kiel Week" activities.
2018-06-17 -
Xi stresses building elite maritime force during navy inspection
President Xi Jinping has stressed building an elite maritime force to resolutely accomplish various missions entrusted by the Party and the people.
2018-06-15 -
WZ-10 attack helicopters fly near Tianshan Mountains
A WZ-10 attack helicopter attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA Xinjiang MC flies at an extremely-low altitude during a tactical training exercise near the Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on June 12, 2018.
2018-06-15 -
Su-30 fighter jets taxi on the runway before takeoff
Pilots assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command get settled in the cockpit of their fighter jet before takeoff for a flight training exercise on June 12, 2018.
2018-06-13 -
Military truck convoy moves on Xinjiang-Xizang Highway
A military truck convoy carrying supplies and materials moves on a zigzag road during a transport mission along northwestern China's Xinjiang-Xizang Highway on June 9, 2018.
2018-06-13 -
Fighter bombers take off simultaneously
Two JH-7 fighter bombers attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Northern Theater Command take off in formation from a military airfield for a flight training mission on June 12, 2018.
2018-06-13 -
Soldiers fast-rope from Mi-171 transport helicopters
Soldiers assigned to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army advance to assault mock enemy after disembarking from a Mi-171 transport helicopter during a fast-roping training exercise on June 12, 2018.
2018-06-13 -
Sailor tests countermeasure washdown system on frigate Wuhu
A ship-borne transport helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the guided-missile frigate Wuhu (Hull 539) during a maritime live-fire test in late May, 2018.
2018-06-12 -
Multi-type helicopters lift off at night
A group of transport helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army lift off in formation for a night flight training exercise on June 9, 2018.
2018-06-11 -
PLZ-07 122mm self-propelled howitzer system fires at targets
A PLZ-07 122mm self-propelled howitzer system fires at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise on June 7, 2018. It is attached to an artillery team of a combined brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army.
2018-06-11 -
Soldiers practice driving Type-99A MBTs
A Type-99A MBT attached to an artillery regiment under the PLA Central Theater Command rumbles in speed to a designated area during a driving skills training exercise on June 4, 2018.
2018-06-08 -
Paratroopers drop out of Z-8 transport helicopter
Paratroopers assigned to a brigade of the airborne troops under the PLA Air Force board a Z-8 transport helicopter during a parachute training exercise in central China's Hubei Province on June 6, 2018.
2018-06-08 -
Independent formation of PLA female honor guards makes debut
An independent formation of 55 female honor guards of the PLA makes its debut during a welcome ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday.
2018-06-07 -
Y-12 transport aircraft takes off at night
Paratroopers assigned to an aviation brigade of the airborne troops under the PLA Air Force queue to board a Y-12 transport aircraft prior to a night flight training exercise in early June, 2018.
2018-06-07 -
Comprehensive inspections on attack helicopters
Maintenance men assigned to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army perform comprehensive inspections on attack helicopters on June 6, 2018.
2018-06-07 -
Soldiers wearing ghillie suits engage mock enemy targets
A soldier wearing a ghillie suit engages the mock targets during a tactical training exercise in late May, 2018. He is assigned to a combined brigade under the PLA 77th Group Army.
2018-06-06 -
Xi awards Putin China's first friendship medal
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday awarded his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin the first-ever Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China.
2018-06-09 -
Chinese president hosts welcoming dinner for SCO guests
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a dinner on Saturday evening to welcome guests who gather in the coastal city of Qingdao for the 18th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit.
2018-06-10 -
J-10 fighter jet takes off at night
A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Northern Theater Command taxies on the flightline prior to a night flight training mission on June 1, 2018.
2018-06-05 -
Artillerymen prepare HQ-16 for field training
Artillerymen assigned to a brigade under the PLA 81st Group Army operate a crane to hoist and load HQ-16 medium-range air defense missiles onto the palletized load system during a field training exercise in early June, 2018.
2018-06-05 -
Soldiers secure armored vehicles onto flatbed railcar
Soldiers assigned to a combined brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army work together to secure an armored vehicle to a flatbed railroad car on May 31, 2018.
2018-06-04 -
Sailors aboard Huangshi frigate perform training mission
Sailors wearing protective masks operate a combat direction system console aboard the guided-missile frigate Huangshi (Hull 502) during a 4-day training exercise from May 27 to 30, 2018.
2018-06-04 -
J-20 stealth fighter jets conduct night confrontation training
Undated file photo shows China's J-20 stealth fighter jet takes off for a night confrontation training mission during a coordinated tactical training exercise with J-16 fighter jets and J-10c fighter jets in an effort to boost the PLA Air Force's combat capability.
2018-06-01 -
J-11B fighter jets fly through valley
A J-11B fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Northern Theater Command flies through a valley during a flight training exercise in early May, 2018.
2018-06-01 -
Marine Corps fire multiple launch rocket system
An amphibious assault breacher vehicle attached to a brigade under the PLA Navy's Marine Corps fires at mock targets during a recent live-fire training exercise.
2018-06-01 -
Amphibious assault vehicles fire smoke grenades
Marines in amphibious assault vehicles fire smoke grenades at a training range in southwest China's Yunnan Province during an assault training mission in late May, 2018. They are assigned to a brigade under the PLA Navy's Marine Corps.
2018-06-01 -
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on May 31
The construction of the PLA Djibouti Logistic Support Base is to better implement our international responsibility and obligations of escort and humanitarian assistance in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia.
2018-06-01 -
Infantrymen perform breach and assault mission
Infantrymen assigned to a brigade under the PLA 74th Group Army advance to assault mock enemies after disembarking from an armored vehicle during a breach and assault training exercise in southern China's Guangdong Province on May 29, 2018.
2018-05-31 -
Fighter jets take off in formation
Two fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command soar over the sky for a combat sortie during a flight training exercise in late May, 2018.
2018-05-29 -
Soldiers practice building wet-gap bridge
Soldiers assigned to a brigade under the PLA 75th Group Army deploy a vehicle-mounted REBS during a bridge-building training exercise on May 28, 2018.
2018-05-29 -
"Red Sword-2018" exercise held in deep desert
Two fighter jets take off for a combat sortie during the "Red Sword-2018" systemic confrontation training exercise held by the Chinese PLA Air Force in northwestern China's deep desert on May 25, 2018.
2018-05-28 -
J-11 fighter jet takes off at night
A J-11 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Eastern Theater Command prepares to take off for a night flight training mission on May 25, 2018.
2018-05-28 -
Chinese astronauts complete desert survival training
Taikonauts Nie Haisheng (L) and Liu Wang exit from a re-entry capsule during a wilderness survival training in the Badain Jaran Desert in northwest China's Gansu Province, May 17, 2018.
2018-05-28 -
Chinese military equipment exhibited at Kazakhstan Defense Exhibition
A Chinese-made military drone is displayed at the Kazakhstan Defense Exhibition in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, May 23, 2018.
2018-05-25