Here it is - China's Monstrous 30,000-ton new Space Tracking Ship in full view

 

PLAAF Unit Of The Day: 54th Brigade, Southern Theater Command

It is reported today that the "霹雳中队/Thunderbolt squadron" 54th Air Brigade, Southern Theater Command has swapped out their imported Russian Su-30MK2 with home-made J-16.    Speculation abounds over which PLAAF brigade would place their hand-me-down. SU-30MKK to.

PLA slogan of the day: New thinking new journey

Translation:  Drones,  drones and more drones

Hi Res Photos Of The Day: Qing class SSB submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test submarine

The four missile launch tubes in the bow of the sub were exposed for the first time in this "August 1st" PLA founding celebration photo release

First look at China's latest Yuanwang Space Event Ship, Yuanwang 8

It is 225 meters in length, 27.2 meters in breadth, and weighs more than 30,000 tons; it is a monster.  And, of course, "it has balls"—big balls.  Currently under construction at Shanghai's Jiangnan Shipyard and  designed by the 708 Research Institute of China Shipbuilding

PR of the day: Happy 93rd Birthday, PLA!

 

Hello Mauritania

In early June 2024, it was reported that Mauritania had signed a sizable weapon deal with China to boost their defense force with 20 WMA301 (PTL02) 105 mm assault guns, eight TY-90 armed Yitian-L short range air defense systems, six BZK-005E UAVs, and several HJ-9 ATGM systems mount on the CSK181/VN21 chassis. The latest TV report from Mauritania confirmed those reports. 

What's up Djibouti

Last week, the PLA Marines stationed at their support post held a three-day training with the local Djiboutian army.   The PLA Marines deployed their Type 05 120-millimeter self-propelled mortar and Type 11 105mm armored assault vehicle, while the Djibouti army used their imported W86 120 mm mortar and WMA301 105mm assault gun as counterparts.

Djiboutian army's W86 and WMA301

The PLA Marine from the nearby support base.

Jordanian Armed Forces puts SR5 multiple rocket launchers (MRLs) on display

 In a TV program that marks the 25th anniversary of King Abdullah II's reign,  the Jordanian Armed Forces we finally gain a closer look at the SR5 MRL they got from China.  The SR5 can launch 5 types of projectiles ranging from 122 mm 220 mm and 300 mm series rockets to cruise and guided missiles.

In addition to SR5, they also imported WM-120 long range MRL from China as well.