PLA Navy conducted naval mine drill in the South China Sea

[TaiShang]

PLA Navy conducted naval mine drill in the South China Sea
By Joanna Law (People's Daily Online) August 27, 2016


Deafening and thunderous explosions were heard on Thursday in the South China Sea, where China’s PLA South Sea Fleet were conducting military drills.

Huge and powerful volumes of waters were seen pushing up high from the ocean the minute the soldiers detonated the naval mines.

It is the fleet’s first time conducting such drill in the area. The drill was far more high level and difficult in comparison to those the PLA had conducted in the past, indicating a further advancement for Chinese PLA Navy's ability.

 

[Economic superpower]

It's very important to be proficient in mine warfare. Both mine laying and mine sweeping.

 

[xunzi]

A normal operation and one that should be conduct more often to ensure peace will prevail in our near sea.

 

[TaiShang]

Air Force to further enhance anti-missile capabilities
CRI, August 29, 2016

The Chinese Air Force is suggesting it may move to increase the capabilities of the country's existing anti-missile capabilities.

An undated photo showing ground-to-air missile system of Chinese Air Force. [Photo: mod.gov.cn]

Shen Jinke with the Chinese Air Force says upgrades to the ground-to-air forces in China would be a solid step toward increasing national security.

"Through innovation, ground-to-air defense troops are able to deal with far-range, medium-range and short-range missiles which can come in on high, medium and low altitudes. The capability of China's air defense and anti-missile systems has greatly improved in the information age we live in. Our ground-to-air forces are now a powerful force to safeguard China's airspace sovereignty."

In making the statement, the Chinese Air Force has not said when or how the current ground-to-air missile and anti-aircraft defense systems might be upgraded.

The suggestion comes on the heels of plans by the US and South Korea to place the US THAAD anti-missile system in South Korea.

Chinese authorities say the system poses a threat to both the stability of the Korean peninsula, but to China as well, as its radar systems will be able to penetrate into Chinese territory.

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I wonder more advanced systems will be established in the islands that China has been developing recently in the Spratlys?

 

[Economic superpower]

Air Force to further enhance anti-missile capabilities
CRI, August 29, 2016

The Chinese Air Force is suggesting it may move to increase the capabilities of the country's existing anti-missile capabilities.

An undated photo showing ground-to-air missile system of Chinese Air Force. [Photo: mod.gov.cn]

Shen Jinke with the Chinese Air Force says upgrades to the ground-to-air forces in China would be a solid step toward increasing national security.

"Through innovation, ground-to-air defense troops are able to deal with far-range, medium-range and short-range missiles which can come in on high, medium and low altitudes. The capability of China's air defense and anti-missile systems has greatly improved in the information age we live in. Our ground-to-air forces are now a powerful force to safeguard China's airspace sovereignty."

In making the statement, the Chinese Air Force has not said when or how the current ground-to-air missile and anti-aircraft defense systems might be upgraded.

The suggestion comes on the heels of plans by the US and South Korea to place the US THAAD anti-missile system in South Korea.

Chinese authorities say the system poses a threat to both the stability of the Korean peninsula, but to China as well, as its radar systems will be able to penetrate into Chinese territory.

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I wonder more advanced systems will be established in the islands that China has been developing recently in the Spratlys?

I would deploy the SAMs and ballistic missile defence (once ready) to the islands.

I hope the development of HQ-19, HQ-26 and HQ-29 are progressing well.