Today's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) traces its roots back to September 1924 when a small group of nine cadets from the still-young Chinese Communist Party graduated …

Jul 15, 2025 · Modernization of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has been an important priority for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the People’s Liberation Army …

Jul 22, 2024 · We saw the massive transfer of all land-based fighter aircraft from the PLA Navy (PLAN) to the PLAAF in 2023, along with the transfer of responsibility for mainland air defense …

The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has undergone a significant transformation from a large, defensively-oriented force into an increasingly sophisticated and capable instrument of …

Jan 1, 2025 · Current aircraft of the modern People's Liberation Army Air Force service.

Aug 25, 2025 · The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has undergone two decades of transformation, trading sheer numbers for advanced technology and shifting its force structure …

Section 5: PLAAF Leaders Outside PLAAF Headquarters This section briefly discusses PLAAF leaders with the Central Military Commission (CMC), the 5 Theater Command HQ, the PLA …

The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is the aerial warfare service branch of the People's Liberation Army, the armed forces of the People's Republic of China.

In this context, the role of the PLAAF is to provide homeland air defense, to direct support to the PLA ground forces. Air defense operations are primarily focused on surface to air missiles,...

Apr 25, 2025 · In just three decades, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has evolved from a defensive, second-tier force into one of the most technologically sophisticated and …