2024/07/10
The Ministry of National Defense issued a press release explaining "The joint sea and air training implemented by PLA" (July 10, 2024)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: July 10, 2024 at 09:30
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (10th) that, starting from 05:20, it has successively detected a total of 37 sorties of various primary and auxiliary PLA fighter aircraft, including J-16, H-6, KJ-500, and UAVs for sea-faring activities. Among them, 36 sorties crossed the median line and its extension line and headed for the Western Pacific via our southern and southeastern airspace, as they worked with a Shandong aircraft carrier to carry out "Joint sea and air training." In response, the Armed Forces have adopted joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance measures to closely monitor the situation and dispatched the appropriate mission aircraft, warships, and shore-based missile systems.