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Multi-type air-defense missiles fire at targets in desert
An HQ-16 medium-range air-defense missile system attached to an air-defense brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army fires a surface-to-air missile at a mock aerial target during a recent live-fire training exercise in an undisclosed desert area.
2018-08-13 -
In Pics: Chinese aircraft in "Aviadarts" event of "IAG 2018"
A J-10A fighter jet attached to the Chinese PLA Air Force dives and fires rockets at mock ground targets during the "Aviadarts" event.
2018-08-13 -
Frigates participate in live-fire operation in South China Sea
Two Z-9 ship-borne helicopters attached to a frigate flotilla with the South China Sea Fleet of the PLA Navy lift off from the guided-missile frigate Meizhou during a maritime live-fire training exercise in waters of the South China Sea from August 2 to 9, 2018.
2018-08-10 -
Infantries conduct live-fire operation in desert area
A Type-59 tank attached to a combined brigade under the PLA 77th Group Army kicks up plumes of dust as it moves forward during a maneuver training exercise in northwest China's desert area on August 4, 2018.
2018-08-10 -
Self-propelled howitzer system fires during live-fire operation
A self-propelled howitzer system attached to a combined brigade under the PLA 71st Group Army fires at mock target during a live-fire operation on August 8, 2018.
2018-08-10 -
Self-propelled howitzer systems fire at targets in plateau area
Self-propelled howitzer systems attached to a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army fire at mock targets during a live-fire test at an altitude of 4200 meters in northwest China's plateau area on August 9, 2018.
2018-08-10 -
JJ-7 fighter trainer airplane performs tactical flight demonstration
A JJ-7 fighter trainer airplane attached to a brigade with the PLA Air Force Xi'an Flight Academy lands on the designated area after a flight training course at the foot of the Qilian Mountains in northwestern China's Gansu Province on August 8, 2018.
2018-08-09 -
Three contests of Int'l Army Games 2018 end in NW China's Xinjiang
Three contests of the International Army Games 2018 in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region ended here Wednesday.
2018-08-09 -
Armored personnel carriers transport infantries
Armored personnel carriers attached to an armored infantry detachment of a brigade under the PLA 77th Group Army are en route to a designated training area during a live-fire training exercise on August 8, 2018.
2018-08-09 -
J-11 fighter jet participates in flight operation
A J-11 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command takes off from a military airfield during a flight training exercise on August 8, 2018.
2018-08-09 -
Live-fire training in Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
An artilleryman prepares a PCL-09 122mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer system during a live-fire training exercise in the heavy snow at an altitude of 4.000 meters in northwest China's Qinghai-Xizang Plateau on August 7, 2018.
2018-08-08 -
Firearms engage mock targets at coastal area
A self-propelled howitzer system attached to an artillery detachment of a brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army spits its 122mm shells down range during a live-fire training exercise in late July at a coastal area near the East China Sea.
2018-08-07 -
Multi-type aircraft receive maintenance
A tractor-trailer attached to the air force under the PLA Northern Theater Command tows a J-11 fighter jet into a hangar for maintenance prior to a recent flight training exercise in east China's Shandong Province.
2018-08-06 -
"Safe Route" contest among engineering units kicks off
A Chinese combat engineer vehicle wades through a ford during the "Safe Route" contest among engineering units of the IAG 2018” in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Aug. 2, 2018.
2018-08-03 -
Air Force pilots conduct flight training for “Aviadarts 2018”
An H-6K bomber attached to the Chinese PLA Air Force taxis on the runway before takeoff for a flight training exercise for the “Aviadarts” event on August 1, 2018.
2018-08-02 -
Pilot cadets fly JJ-7 fighter trainer airplanes
Maintenance men assigned to a brigade with the PLA Air Force Xi'an Flight Academy conduct preflight inspections on JJ-7 fighter trainer airplanes at a military airfield prior to a flight training course on July 30, 2018.
2018-08-02 -
Artillerymen launch rockets in hinterland of Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
Armored vehicles attached to an artillery detachment under the PLA 76th Group Army maneuver during a training exercise in the hinterland of China's Qinghai-Xizang Plateau on July 30, 2018.
2018-08-01 -
"Aviadarts-2018" of IAG kicks off in Russia
Participating members from the Chinese PLA Air Force line up in front of Chinese fighter jets at the opening ceremony of the "Aviadarts 2018". The "Aviadarts 2018" event of the IAG 2018 kicked off in central Russia’s Ryazan Region on July 29.
2018-07-31 -
IAG-2018 kicks off in Xinjiang
Three contests, namely the "Suvorov Attack," "Clear Sky" and "Safe Route" of the International Army Games (IAG) 2018 kicked off in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on July 29, 2018.
2018-07-31 -
Coastal defense brigade conducts live-fire training in Gobi Desert
Self-propelled artillery systems attached to anartillery detachment of a coastal defense brigade with the army under the PLA Eastern Theater Command fire at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise in northwest China's Gobi Desert on July 27, 2018.
2018-07-30 -
HQ-16 air-defense missile system fires at targets in desert
An HQ-16 medium-range air-defense missile system attached to an air-defense brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army fires a surface-to-air missile at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise in northwest China's desert area on July 27, 2018.
2018-07-30 -
Armored vehicles maneuver at simulated battlefield
Infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) attached to a tank detachment of a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army maneuver at a simulated battlefield during training in northwest China's plateau area on July 28, 2018.
2018-07-30 -
Airborne armored IFV fires smoke bombs
A ZBD-03 amphibious airborne armored IFV attached to a brigade of the airborne troops under the PLA Air Force fires smoke bombs for concealment during a live-fire test in central China's Hubei Province on July 29, 2018.
2018-07-30 -
J-11 fighter jets participate in round-the-clock flight training
A pilot sitting in the cockpit of a J-11 fighter jet gets ready to take off for a round-the-clock flight training exercise on July 27, 2018. He is assigned to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Eastern Theater Command.
2018-07-30 -
Defense Ministry's Regular Press Conference on July 26
Taiwan is an integral part of China. We firmly oppose any official contacts and military exchanges in any form between any country and Taiwan. This position is clear and consistent.
2018-07-26 -
7-nation International Army Games kicks off in Russia
The team of China attends the opening ceremony of the International Army Games 2018 in Moscow, Russia, July 28, 2018. The International Army Games 2018 kicked off at the Alabino training ground on the outskirts of Moscow on Saturday.
2018-07-30 -
J-11 fighter jet takes off for training
A J-11 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Western Theater Command soars over the sky during a flight training exercise in northwest China on July 25, 2018.
2018-07-27 -
Armored vehicles en route to training area
Multi-type armored vehicles attached to a brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army are en route to a designated training area in northwest China's Gobi Desert on July 26, 2018.
2018-07-27 -
122mm rocket launcher systems fire in Gobi Desert
Vehicle-mounted 122mm rocket launcher systems attached to an artillery regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command fire at mock targets during a field live-fire training exercise in northwest China's Gobi Desert on July 26, 2018.
2018-07-27 -
PHL-03 MLRS fires in Gobi Desert
Artillerymen assigned to an artillery brigade under the PLA 78th Group Army prepare a PHL-03 MLRS during a live-fire operation in northwest China's Gobi Desert from July 22 to 23, 2018.
2018-07-25 -
J-11 fighter jet in flight training
A J-11 fighter jet taxis on the runway before takeoff as another fighter jet takes off for a sortie during a flight training exercise conducted by an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command on July 21, 2018.
2018-07-24 -
PLL-09 self-propelled howitzer system fires at targets
A PLL-09 122 mm self-propelled howitzer system attached to a combined brigade under the PLA 80th Group Army fires at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise at an undisclosed area of northeast China’s Liaoning Province on July 21, 2018.
2018-07-24 -
J-10 fighter jets fly in formation during training
A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation unit under the PLA Air Force takes off for a sortie during a recent flight training exercise.
2018-07-23 -
Army helicopters lift off at night
Multi-type helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 80th Group Army lift off for a night flight training exercise on July 20, 2018.
2018-07-23 -
HJ-10 anti-tank missile fired
An HJ-10 anti-tank missile system attached to an anti-tank missile detachment under the PLA 72nd Group Army fires at mock targets during a live-fire training exercise in northwest China's desert area on July 20, 2018.
2018-07-23 -
Artillerymen fire PCL-09 122mm self-propelled howitzer system
Artillerymen assigned to a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army operate a PCL-09 122mm truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer system to fire at simulated targets during a live-fire test in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau on July 22, 2018.
2018-07-23 -
In pics: Chinese Air Force aircraft arrive in Russia for "Aviadarts-2018"
All aircraft of the PLA Air Force to participate in the "Aviadarts-2018" international competition of the International Army Games 2018 have arrived at the Dyagilevo military airport in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, on July 21, 2018.
2018-07-22 -
J-16 Fighter jet taxis on runway
A J-16 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Eastern Theater Command takes off for a flight training exercise on July 17, 2018.
2018-07-20 -
Military vehicles move in heavy snow
Military vehicles attached to an artillery detachment of a brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army are en route to a designated training area in the heavy snow at the hinterland of northwest China's Qinghai-Xizang Plateau on July 19, 2018.
2018-07-20 -
Paratroopers practice parachuting skills
A paratrooper assigned to the airborne troops under the PLA air force descends to a designated landing zone after jumping out of a transport aircraft during a parachute training exercise in central China's Hubei Province on July 19, 2018.
2018-07-20