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...

Assessing the PLA ground force’s progress

Oct 21, 2026

These thousands upon thousands of troops were dismissed from 2015-18, in a move designed to make the PLA Ground Force leaner. It is believed the...

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...

PLA undergoes major restructure as it emphasises information capabilities for war

Apr 30, 2024

Xi Jinping slashed 300,000 troops, created joint theater commands, revamped various umbrella departments and elevated the PLA Rocket Force.

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.

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).