Tag: PLA
Digital Ocean
Covering 70 percent of the Earth's surface and extending to a maximum depth of about 11,000 metres (36,000 ft), the ocean remains largely unexplored...
Shoulder Fired Arms – Requirement and Technologies
Shoulder fired weapons are not only the mainstay of the infantryman but also a vital complement for other combat and support personnel.
Shoulder fired weapons...
A Tale of Two Systems
The People’s Liberation Army is planning to emulate the US Department of Defence’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control concept.
Towards the end of 2022 the...
Chinese Whispers
An important new book sheds much-needed insight on the People’s Liberation Army’s manoeuvre force tactical communications posture.
Armada is a fan of the books...
CBRN Danger Persists
Despite the impact of COVID-19, there is still good reason for governments to affirm their commitment to new CBRN equipment and training.
The long delayed...
Electronic Warfare Podcast 17: Chinese Whispers
Chinese electronic warfare is an enigmatic subject. Important new research sheds light on how the People’s Liberation Army’s land forces see EW.
Sam Cranny-Evans is...
China Crisis
Two recent reports evaluate China’s electronic warfare capabilities and their implication for Asia-Pacific security.
The US Department of Defence’s (DOD) annual report to Congress on...
Lighter but Tougher Combat Vests and Helmets
Published in the Modern Soldier Compendium 2019/2020 - Body armour and helmet designs are advancing to give today’s soldiers lighter and better protection.
Soldier survivability...
SIGINT in the Spratlys
A new authoritative report sheds light on China’s electronic warfare posture in the disputed Spratly Islands.
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) maintains both fixed...
US Army Beefs Up Electronic Warfare Posture in the Pacific
Plans are afoot to strengthen the US Army’s electronic warfare posture in the Pacific to disrupt People’s Liberation Army communications during any future conflict.
Recent...