An analysis by American earth imaging company Planet Labs PBC identified what appeared to be a major amphibious landing drill by the People\u2019s Liberation Army (PLA) in China\u2019s Fujian Province late last month. The exercise, reportedly observed on 28 August, took place in Dacheng Bay, an area regularly utilised by the PLA for amphibious operations, according to the company.<\/p>\n
Planet Labs\u2019 geospatial assessment revealed several amphibious craft approaching the Fujian coastline, alongside amphibious fighting vehicles. The firm suggested that these vessels likely included Yupen (Type 271) class landing crafts, often used in PLA training exercises. Additionally, a significant number of military vehicles and equipment were seen inland, believed to be linked to the drills.<\/p>\n
On 4 September, Taiwan\u2019s Ministry of National Defence (MND) disclosed that it had detected the PLA conducting a joint amphibious exercise at the same location. The MND reported that fighter jets, auxiliary aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles were coordinating with amphibious vessels and roll-on\/roll-off ships transporting ground forces.<\/p>\n
Taiwan\u2019s defence ministry emphasised its continued vigilance, with armed forces monitoring the region\u2019s activities through joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. The drills are seen as part of China\u2019s ongoing military preparations, raising concerns in Taiwan amid heightened cross-strait tensions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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