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Why does the PLA still issue rectangular shields?
Given that the Chinese rectangular shield seems cumbersome on today’s fast‑moving, high‑tech, drone‑dominated battlefield, one might wonder why the PLA continues to issue it at the infantry level? The explanation is likely very simpler: these shields can be bundled together as a windbreaker. Monday, November 04, 2024 PLA heavy infantry update Finally, the PLA

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Naval Aviation Aircraft Of The Day: Y-5 Transport
While the PLAAF’s operation of the Y‑5 transport is well known, it may come as a surprise that the PLAN Naval Aviation also continues to field this updated variant of the Antonov An‑2 ‘Colt.’ A remarkably enduring aircraft, it’s still going strong.  At the same time J-35 as well.  Talking about an age gap Sunday, December 01, 2024 Y-5 biplane said

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They did it, they finally did it. Type59 MBT chassis with a Type99a Turret
There aren’t many additional details available beyond the photos provided. As for the intended users, there are currently no known examples of the Type 99A MBT being exported. If this vehicle is truly meant for the export market, one would expect the manufacturer to consider fitting it with a VT‑4/MBT‑3000 turret, given that platform’s recent export successes  Monday, ...

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Kilo Class, Boat 365
 Kilo 877EKM pennant 365 was imported from Russia, arrived in 1995, and decommissioned in 2021. During her service life she saw relatively limited operational use, spending long periods undergoing refits. One major focus of these refits was the integration of Chinese‑made communication and electrical subsystems. A notable example is the installation of the H/ZQQ‑5 photoelec...

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PLAN Support Ship Of The Day: Type 927 Nuclear Submarine Rescue
Without much fanfare, a new Chinese Navy, PLAN Nuclear Submarine Rescue class, surfaced (pun, of course, intended). The Type 927 class represents the latest generation of China’s large-scale submarine rescue vessels, with 2 already commissioned in 2023/24 and a third expected, designed to support nuclear-powered submarine operations and enhance deep-sea rescue capabilities....

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