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Tank landing ships conduct landing operations
A landing ship formation leading by the tank landing ship Tianzhushan (Hull 911) steams toward the beachhead during a landing operation in waters of the Yellow Sea on April 25, 2018.
2018-05-02 -
Sailors load missile canister into frigate's vertical launch system
Sailors assigned to a destroyer flotilla with the navy under the PLA Northern Theater Command operate cranes to hoist and load missile canister into the vertical launch system of a guided-missile frigate during a training exercise at a naval port on April 28, 2018.
2018-05-02 -
Long-range MLRS fires at simulated target
Military cadets fire the 12-tube 300mm long-range Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) at simulated surface target on Apr. 27, 2018. The PLA Army Artillery Air Defense Academy organized its cadets to conduct a live-fire test at a training range in east China's Nanjing recently.
2018-04-28 -
Chinese PLA air force conducts island patrol training
A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) air force formation conducts island patrols during training on April 26, 2018.
2018-04-28 -
In Pics: Aircraft carrier Liaoning battle group conducts exercise in west Pacific
A J-15 fighter jet sits on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Liaoning (Hull 16). The Navy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army conducted a combat exercise at an unidentified area east of the Bashi Channel in the western Pacific on Apr. 20.
2018-04-27 -
Camera records moments of Golden Dart - 2018 competition
An H-6H bomber shoots off flares during the Golden Dart - 2018 air combat tactics competitive assessment.
2018-04-27 -
Tanks move on pontoon bridge over Yangtze River
Engineers assigned to an engineering and chemical defense brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army maneuver bridge erection boats to build a ribbon pontoon floating bridge over a tributary of China's Yangtze River during a military skills demonstration on April 25, 2018.
2018-04-27 -
LCAC steers into well deck of dock landing ship
A LCAC attached to a landing ship flotilla of the navy under the PLA Eastern Theater Command steers into the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship Yimengshan (Hull 988) during a maritime training exercise at an undisclosed sea area on April 26, 2018.
2018-04-27 -
Cadets fire anti-tank missile in live-fire test
Cadets fire HJ-73 anti-tank missile at simulated target during a live-fire test at a training range in Nanjing on April 26, 2018. They are assigned to the Army Artillery Air Defense Academy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA).
2018-04-27 -
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on April 26
China firmly pursues a national defense policy that is defensive in nature and a military strategy of active defense. China has always been the builder of world peace, contributor to global development and defender of international order.
2018-04-27 -
PLA Army holds professional skills competition for staff officers
Army staff officers participate in a basic theory test on April 24. The first professional skills competition for combat staff officers of the PLA Army kicked off at a training range in Nanjing, eastern China's Jiangsu Province, on April 21,2018.
2018-04-26 -
8 countries take part in military band parade at Beijing Olympic Park
The military band of the PLA takes part in a military band parade held at the Beijing Olympic Park during a military band festival of the SCO, in Beijing, capital of China, April 25, 2018.
2018-04-26 -
HQ-9 anti-aircraft missiles flare the sky
The picture shows the HQ-9 air defense missile systems attached to a surface-to-air missile brigade of the air force under the PLA Central Theater Command during a live-fire training exercise in mid-April, 2018.
2018-04-25 -
JL-8 jet trainers fire aircraft guns
A JL-8 jet trainer attached to a brigade under the PLA Air Force Xi'an Flight Academy fires its aircraft gun at simulated ground targets during a live-fire training course on April 20, 2018.
2018-04-25 -
WZ-10 attack helicopters receive maintenance
A group of WZ-10 attack helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 80th Group Army receive phase maintenance on April 24, 2018.
2018-04-25 -
Ship-borne fighter jets take off from aircraft carrier Liaoning
Sailors participate in a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) walk-down on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier Liaoning (Hull 16) of the Chinese PLA Navy prior to flight operations in western Pacific.
2018-04-24 -
Helicopters receive power-on inspections
Maintenance men assigned to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army conduct phase maintenance on multi-type attack helicopters during a routine maintenance operation on April 23, 2018.
2018-04-24 -
Amphibious IFVs fire HJ-73A anti-tank missile
A ZBD-05 amphibious infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) fires its HJ-73A anti-tank missile at simulated targets while moving forward during a tactical live-fire training exercise at an undisclosed area in mid-April.
2018-04-24 -
Aircraft carrier Liaoning battle group conducts exercise in west Pacific
Ship-borne fighter jets sit on the parking area on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier Liaoning (Hull 16).
2018-04-23 -
Helicopters lift off at night
Maintenance men assigned to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 80th Group Army conduct pre-flight inspection on a WZ-10 attack helicopter prior to a night flight training exercise on April 18, 2018.
2018-04-23 -
Frigate Rizhao fires rocket-propelled depth charges in Yellow Sea
The comprehensive supply ship Dongpinghu (Hull 960) provides alongside replenishment-at-sea for the guided-missile frigate Rizhao (Hull 598) during a maritime training exercise in waters of the Yellow Sea from April 17 to 20, 2018.
2018-04-23 -
Phase maintenance on Z-9 attack helicopters
Maintenance men assigned to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 80th Group Army conduct phase maintenance on Z-9 attack helicopters in front of hangers during a routine maintenance operation on April 17, 2018.
2018-04-23 -
Soldiers fire Type-63 107mm multiple rockets launcher
Soldiers assigned to an airborne unit under the PLA Air Force fire a Type-63 towed 107mm multiple rockets launcher at simulated targets during a live-fire test in central China's Hubei Province on April 20, 2018.
2018-04-23 -
Attack helicopters fly near Tianshan Mountains
Multi-type attack helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command (MC) fly in formation during a round-the-clock flight training exercise at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on April 19, 2018.
2018-04-23 -
Landing ship Changbaishan fires close-in weapons system in South China Sea
A LCAC attached to a landing ship flotilla with the South China Sea Fleet under the PLA Navy exits the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship Changbaishan during the maritime training in waters of the South China Sea on Apr.18, 2018.
2018-04-20 -
Multi-type helicopters lift off
Z-19 attack helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 80th Group Army lift off successively for a flight training exercise on April 19, 2018.
2018-04-20 -
Military truck convoy in long-distance maneuver
Military trucks carrying weapons and equipment are transported by rail to a designated training area in northwestern China's Gobi Desert in mid-April, 2018. They are attached to a brigade under the PLA 74th Group Army.
2018-04-20 -
Special operations soldiers fast-rope from Z-8 helicopter
Special operations soldiers provide security as their fellows fast-rope from a Z-8 transport helicopter during a fast-roping training exercise on April 19, 2018.
2018-04-20 -
Chinese air force conducts island patrols
A Chinese Air Force formation conducts island patrols during a training exercise on April 19, 2018, with an aim of improving the ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
2018-04-20 -
PLA holds live-fire exercise on southeast coast
An armed helicopter assaults targets with rocket projectiles in a live-fire exercise off China's southeast coast, April 18, 2018. An air unit of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) ground force Wednesday held a live-fire exercise off China's southeast coast.
2018-04-19 -
Moments in Air Force's "Golden Dart" competition
Su-30 fighter jets sit abreast on the flightline and receive pre-flight checks in preparation for the PLA Air Force annual penetration and assault competition assessment --"Golden Dart" in northeastern China on April 15, 2018.
2018-04-19 -
Live-fire operation in Xinjiang plateau area
Artillerymen assigned to a regiment under the PLA Xinjiang MC participate in a live-fire operation in Ali Plateau area of northwestern China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on April 17, 2018.
2018-04-19 -
China's aircraft carrier formation conducts exercises in South China Sea
A ship-borne J-15 fighter jet prepares to land at the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Liaoning. A Chinese Navy flotilla including aircraft carrier Liaoning has conducted a series of exercises in the South China Sea since the grand naval parade last Thursday.
2018-04-18 -
PLA Air Force starts annual penetration and assault competition assessment
Several Su-30 fighter jets arrive at the airport prior to an air-to-ground assault military competition. The PLA Air Force started its annual penetration and assault competition assessment--"Golden Dart" in northeastern China on the morning of April 18, 2018.
2018-04-18 -
Latest development of domestically-built aircraft carrier
Chinese workers labor on the deck of China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Type 001A, at the shipyard of Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd in Dalian city, Northeast China's Liaoning province, April 16, 2018.
2018-04-17 -
PLA Air Force puts multi-role fighter jets J-10C into real combat roles
A J-10C fighter jet flies during a flight training exercise on April 12, 2018. The multi-role fighter jets J-10C of the Chinese PLA Air Force have been put into real combat roles, which marks an improvement in the combat and defense capabilities of the Chinese Air Force.
2018-04-16 -
Advanced amphibious assault vehicle fires in South China Sea
A Type-05 AAAV attached to a brigade under the PLA 74th Group Army fires at simulated sea targets during a maritime live-fire training exercise in waters of the South China Sea on April 14, 2018.
2018-04-16 -
Amphibious armored vehicles conduct salvo of shells
A group of Type-05 AAAVs attached to a brigade under the PLA 74th Group Army conduct a salvo of 105mm shells during a live-fire operation on April 13, 2018.
2018-04-16 -
Chemical defense soldiers in scenario-driven operations
Armed police soldiers use pressure washing systems to decontaminate their fellows during a chemical defense training exercise in early April, 2018. They are assigned to a chemical defense detachment of the Chinese Armed Police Force.
2018-04-16 -
Y-9 transport aircraft taxi on the runway
A group of Y-9 transport aircraft attached to an aviation division of the air force under the PLA Western Theater Command taxi on the runway in formation before takeoff for a flight training exercise on April 10, 2018.
2018-04-13