Fighter jets engage in aerial combat flight training

Two fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command taxi in close formation before takeoff for an aerial combat flight training exercise at a military airfield in the eastern regions of China's Yunnan Province.

Rocket launchers in live-fire test

A wheeled long-range multiple launch rocket system (LRMLRS) attached to a rocket detachment of a brigade under the PLA Eastern Theater Command fires rockets at targets during a live-fire test on November 14, 2020.

J-10 fighter jets take off under guidance

Two J-10 fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command soar into the air in formation during a combat flight training mission on November 17, 2020.

Dock landing ships steam in South China Sea

The amphibious dock landing ships Wuzhishan, Kunlunshan and Changbaishan attached to a landing ship flotilla with the navy under the PLA Southern Theater Command steam alongside in waters of the South China Sea during a maritime training exercise on November 18, 2020.

Helicopters hover above sea

Two WZ-10 attack helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army fly in extremely-low altitude during a penetrating flight training exercise on November 11, 2020.

Frigate Dingzhou in maritime live-fire training

Maintenance personnel assigned to a frigate flotilla with the navy under the PLA Northern Theater Command guide a ship-borne helicopter to lift off on the deck of the guided-missile frigate Dingzhou during a recent maritime live-fire training exercise.

Tanks rumble down from sidehill

A main battle tank attached to an armored detachment with a regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command rumbles down from a sidehill during a driving skills training exercise on November 9, 2020.

J-10 fighter jets hit ground targets

Two J-10 fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command taxi in close formation on the runway before takeoff during a flight training exercise on November 12, 2020.

Fighter jets in round-the-clock flight

Four J-10 fighter jets attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command fly in an echelon formation to designated airspace during a round-the-clock flight training exercise on November 10, 2020.

Artillerymen operate howitzer in live-fire test

Artillerymen assigned to an artillery brigade under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command operate a self-propelled howitzer to attack a mock target during a live-fire test at the altitude of 5,200 meters in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in late October, 2020.

In pics：Highlight moments of Chinese Air Force

Pilots assigned to the Chinese PLA Air Force stand in front of an H-6K bomber on July 20, 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.

Sailors practice chemical decontamination aboard vessels

The guided-missile destroyer Chengdu (Hull 120) attached to a naval vessel training center under the PLA Northern Theater Command fires its close-in weapons system against mock aerial targets during a 3-day maritime training exercise from November 4 to 6, 2020.

Tanks engage targets in gunnery tests

A main battle tank attached to a combined arms brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army engages a mock target downrange during gunnery training on September 6, 2020.

Tanks fire towards simulated enemies

A main battle tank attached to an armored brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army fires toward a simulated enemy during a live-fire combat drill in northwest China’s Gobi desert on October 22, 2020.

J-10 fighter jets take off in succession

A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command takes off during a combat flight training exercise in October, 2020.

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Attack helicopters fly over terraced fields

PAP soldiers breach into shoot house

Special operations soldiers assigned to a mobile detachment of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force Xinjiang Contingent approach the target with aimed rifles during a recent counter-terrorism drill.

Regular Press Conference of the Ministry of National Defense on October 29

The PLA has the capability and determination to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity and defeat any form of separatist attempts for "Taiwan independence".

Air Force regiment conduct round-the-clock flight training

An airman sitting in the cockpit pilots his fighter jet onto the flightlie prior to a patrol mission during a round-the-clock flight training exercise conducted by an aviation regiment under the PLA Air Force on October 21, 2020.

Splendid moments of CPV hero successors

The picture shows soldiers with gas masks assigned to a company of a combined brigade under the PLA 82nd Group Army in field training exercise. The predecessor of this company was the 4th Company, 239th Regiment, 80th Division under the CPV's 27th Army.

Multi-type attack helicopters hover at low altitude

Two WZ-10 attack helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 80th Group Army lift off from a military airfield at dusk during a round-the-clock flight training mission on October 21, 2020.

Meeting held to commemorate CPV entering DPRK in War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea

A meeting marking the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteers entering the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to fight in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 23, 2020.

Infantry fighting vehicles drive through mire

An infantry fighting vehicle attached to a brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army rumbles through shallow dirt mire during a driving skill training exercise on October 14, 2020.

Attack helicopters lift off from parking apron

Attack helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 80th Group Army lift off at night for a tactical flight training task on October 13, 2020.

Tank group en route to training field

A group of main battle tanks attached to an armored detachment of a brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army rumble through a mound of dust in a long-distance maneuver combat training in Gobi desert on October 18, 2020.

Air force brigade holds ferry flight training

A J-10 fighter jet attached to an aviation brigade of the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command taxies along the flightline as it awaits approval to takeoff during a ferry flight training exercise on October 16, 2020.

Army aviation brigade trains near Bohai Bay

An attack helicopter attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 81st Group Army fires missiles against mock sea targets during a recent real combat training exercise near the Bohai Bay.

Transport helicopters in penetrating flight mission

A cluster of transport helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army fly in tactical formation during a penetrating flight training exercise on October 13, 2020.

Tactical training exercise in Xinjiang

Soldiers wearing ghillie suits look through the sight of their rifles to lock mock targets during a comprehensive tactical training exercise in the woods on September 29, 2020. They are assigned to a reconnaissance company of a regiment under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command.

Armored vehicles en route to training field

Armored vehicles attached to a combined arms brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army fire at mock targets during a live-fire test on October 7, 2020.

Helicopters patrol over mountainous region

A Z-9 attack helicopter attached to a naval aviation regiment under the PLA Eastern Theater Command patrols over mountainous region during a real-combat flight training exercise in late September, 2020.

Soldiers enhance psychological capability through field training

A soldier assigned to an army division under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command lies on the ground as a Mengshi cross-country military vehicle drives over his body during a field training exercise in late September, which aims to build up the soldiers' psychological capability.

Fighter bombers execute patrol flight

Fighter bombers attached to a naval aviation brigade under the PLA Northern Theater Command fly in line formation during a recent combat readiness patrol recently.

PLA Naval Aviation University organizes flight training course

Fighter jets attached to the PLA Naval Aviation University taxi out of the aircraft hangars during a flight training course in late September, 2020.

Soldiers make smokescreens in real-combat drills

A soldier assigned to a combined arms brigade under the PLA 76th Group Army uses smoke bombs to create a smokescreen for concealment as he engages mock enemy with his rifle during a real-combat drill on September 26, 2020.

Helicopters fly over the ocean in penetrating drills

Four WZ-10 attack helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 72nd Group Army fly in tactical formation over the ocean during maritime penetrating flight training in late September, 2020.

Camera captures destroyers Zhanjiang and Zhuhai’s last voyage

The guided-missile destroyers Zhanjiang (Hull 165) and Zhuhai (Hull 166) attached to a destroyer flotilla with the navy under the PLA Southern Theater Command berth at a naval port in late July of 2020, prior to a maritime training exercise that will be the last voyage in their service period.

Attack and transport helicopters hover over grassland

Soldiers assigned to an army aviation brigade under the PLA 73rd Group Army rush to occupy positions after disembarking from a transport helicopter during a realistic training exercise on September 26, 2020.