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TopicPeople's Liberation Army

Topic: People's Liberation Army

J-35A tells the world China is a formidable challenger now. National pride surges

The PLA Air Force unveiled the J-35A at Zhuhai Airshow. Designed for medium-range operations, the stealth aircraft complements the J-20, already renowned for long-range capabilities.

China unveils J-35A stealth fighter, with striking resemblance to US F-35. Here’s how they compare

The Chinese aircraft has uncanny similarities to the American F-35 jet. There are claims that China copied the design. Cyber theft of F-35 design data was reported in 2009.

Agnipath is the biggest military reform. China has done it since 1997

The military's balance between manpower and technology must always be carefully calibrated to ensure an optimal mix, which is what the Agnipath scheme has embarked upon.

Meet the Chinese Army’s newest recruit — a gun-toting ‘robo-dog’ with an automatic rifle on its back

The mechanical canine, showcased at the annual 15-day Golden Dragon 2024 exercise, can move forward and backward, jump, and lie down like real canines.

China removes defence minister Li Shangfu over ‘corruption’, 2nd leadership sacking in 3 months

Beijing is yet to name successor of Gen Li, who rose through the ranks of PLA to become defence minister in March and has been missing since August.

Month after ousting rocket force generals, China dismisses head of PLA’s military court

Cheng Dongfang was removed after Standing Committee of National People’s Congress voted for changes. No reason was given for his sacking after barely 8 months.

Joint drills, testimonials — Chinese docuseries shows off PLA’s preparedness to attack Taiwan

Alluding to Beijing's goal of 'reunification' with Taiwan, the documentary series reiterates that 'centennial goal of the PLA must be realised'.

Spotlight on military corruption in China as Xi sacks nuclear force commander & deputy at once

General Li Yuchao has been replaced as commander of the PLA Rocket Force, while his deputy Gen Liu Guangbin is out as political commissar. Decision announced last week.

Pak defence minister likely to skip SCO meet in India, Rajnath to hold bilateral talks with Chinese counterpart

Gen Li will be in India for Shanghai Cooperation meet. This will be the 1st visit by a Chinese defence minister since tensions broke out at LAC between the two nations in eastern Ladakh in 2020.

‘Build PLA into great wall of steel, unite Chinese people at home & abroad’, says Xi Jinping

Giving the first speech of his 3rd term as Chinese President, Xi spoke about need to modernise China's armed forces & better coordinate development and national security in the country.

On Camera

Violence over Osman Hadi is about Islamist Bangladesh. India-baiting is a distraction

The attack on Chhayanaut, newspaper offices, and the public lynching of a Hindu man show that Bangladesh is heading toward Islamist rule, far removed from electoral democracy.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

Dhurandhar shows hard cinema is soft power and Pakistan is unapologetically the target

If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.