Major restructure sees PLA air force take over naval aircraft

Aug 16, 2023

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), an armed force beholden to the Chinese Communist Party, is the world’s largest military. Its pursuit of “jointness” between...

US links Chinese balloon to surveillance program run by PLA

Feb 11, 2023

According to US officials, the surveillance airships, operated in part by the PLA air force, have been spotted over five continents.

Chinese warplane enters Taiwan air defence zone for 11th time this month

Jul 24, 2021

Taipei [Taiwan], July 24 : Taiwan has reported another incursion by People Liberation Army's (PLA) Air Force as a Chinese warplane entered the island's...

China recruiting British ex-military pilots to train members of PLA

Oct 18, 2022

London [UK], October 18 : China has recruited dozens of former Royal Air Force pilots to train members of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

Another Chinese warplane enters Taiwan's air defence zone

Jul 09, 2021

Taipei [Taiwan], July 9 : Taiwan on Thursday reported another incursion by the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Air Force as a Chinese warplane flew...

Is the PLA ground force facing comparative neglect?

Nov 23, 2021

Hong Kong, November 23 : The ground force of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) contains approximately 975,000 active-duty soldiers, but in some regards, its...