New carrier needs time to be ready
2014-09-26 08:08:41
The People's Liberation Army navy marked the second anniversary of the commissioning of the aircraft carrier CNS Liaoning on Thursday, but experts said more time is needed to hone its combat readiness.
China to send 700 peacekeepers to South Sudan for UN mission
2014-09-25 19:16:11
China will send a 700-peacekeeper infantry battalion to South Sudan for a UN peacekeeping mission, a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
PLA air force seeks collaboration
2014-09-24 05:03:03
The People's Liberation Army air force intends to strengthen communication and cooperation with foreign counterparts, a senior officer said.
Air force tests its 'top guns'
2014-09-23 07:48:53
The Chinese air force is strengthening pilots' combat readiness by staging an increasing number of drills based on realistic training scenarios.
'Gold Helmet' air battle contest takes off
2014-09-17 15:19:15
The "Gold Helmet" air combat contest of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) kicked off in early September in the Gobi desert in Northwest China.
Female Top Guns have display dates
2014-09-17 09:22:35
China's first female pilots to fly the J-10 fighter jet will give an aerobatic display during the 10th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition.
Top Gun: China's fighter jets
2014-09-05 09:09:20
A flock of J-10 fighters, China's domestically developed planes, fly in the clouds. TP. chinamil.com.cn, a military website, has released a set of updated photos of J-10 fighters recently. J-10 is the third-generation fighter jet with more advanced aerodynamics and controls.
Chinese navy returns from 2014 RIMPAC drill
2014-09-03 19:11:22
Chinese navy ships have returned to port following participation in a series of international naval exercises organized by the US navy.
Emergency drill held at shopping mall in Hefei
2014-09-03 07:17:14
Security guards try to tackle an incident of violence during an emergency drill at a shopping mall in Hefei, capital of East China's Anhui province, Sept 2, 2014. The aim of the drill is to enhance the ability of dealing with major crisis.
SCO's Peace Mission concludes in N China
2014-09-01 08:54:54
The Peace Mission 2014 drill was held from Aug 24 to 29 in accordance with the 2014-2015 defense cooperation plan between Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members.
Army needs 'information warfare' plan, declares Xi
2014-09-01 07:03:57
President Xi Jinping has said China will spur military innovation and called on the army to create a new strategy for "information warfare" as the country embarks on military reform.
President Xi bestows military honors
2014-08-27 22:02:46
Chinese President Xi Jinping has signed an order of commendation to honor the crew of the first aircraft carrier-based fighter jet.