AFM continues its Force Report on the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), with Andreas Rupprecht assessing its latest structure and providing an up-to-date order of battle for its frontline units.
FORCE REPORT
People’s Liberation Army Air Force Part Two
Besides territorial defence, the top priority of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA’s) modernisation is the still-open issue of Taiwan. This is clearly indicated by the official order of protocol for the new Theatre Commands, which lists the responsible Eastern Theatre Command first; and is repeatedly mentioned in official publications, including the recently published Chinese Military Strategy.