Video footage of Beijing’s latest training exercise has been released and was published on the state-owned New China TV Youtube channel. The Chinese air force carried out the training exercise to ensure their pilots remain vigilant in the event they need to be deployed. The training included low-altitude sea defence penetration, live ammunition discharge and airborne assaults.
The exercise was specifically called to help evaluate their soldiers’ maritime combat and assault operation capabilities
The video of the exercise showcased multiple military helicopters flying in formation and eliminating targets.
These targets were fired at with live ammunition, with some targets being on land and others at sea.
Soldiers were also recorded jumping out of helicopters and using a rope to descend to the ground.
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This comes as tensions remain high in the South China Sea between the Communist state and the US.
The increase in patrols in the region has sparked fears that an accidental collision could result in subsequent skirmishes.
However, the main concern is China’s military island bases which have runways, hangars, control towers and helipads.
In August last year, Chinese forces launched four missiles into the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
China’s navy has expanded Yulin Naval Base on the island province of Hainan.
The naval base is currently a conventional submarine facility.
Military news database GlobalSecurity.org said that intelligence had found four new trestles for submarines, each 229 meters long, that can accommodate 16 submarines.