Archive - PLA Watcher's substack

Analysis: US Military Pivots to Space, Distributed Ops Amid Future Threats

Chinese military experts see US space strategy shifting from militarization towards active weaponization.

Apr 28

5:20

Can the Sentinel Intercontinental Missile Truly Fulfill its Intended Role?

Military expert: several factors may potentially create resistance to the ICBM's development and deployment within the US itself

Apr 28

1:20

Doubts Cloud US Next-Gen Bomber's Role in Nuclear Strategy, Chinese Expert Claims

Calling the B-21 a "sixth-generation aircraft" might just be talk? The promised "penetrating air superiority" could be merely a "castle in the air."

Apr 28

3:11

Chinese Analysts Critique Former US Air Force Secretary's Future Vision

They focused on the report "The Department of the Air Force In 2050," released in January 2025.

Apr 28

3:48

Type 903 Supply Ship Honghu (Hull 906) at a Naval Port in Zhanjiang: CCTV

Featuring official info display details extracted from CCTV footage

Apr 26

Type 054A Frigate Linyi (547) Opens to Public in Qingdao: CCTV

Famed for Yemen Evacuation in 2015, it later inspired the popular film "Operation Red Sea".

Apr 25

Type 056A Corvette Qinhuangdao (Hull 656) Makes Debut Visit to Namesake City: CCTV

From April 22nd to 25th, residents toured the warship docked in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province.

Apr 25

PRC MND Regular Press Briefing on April 24, 2025

It covers key topics including bilateral military relations, regional exercises, security assessments, and responses to international developments.

Apr 24

$1,000,000,000,000? Yes, that's America's Trillion-Dollar Military Budget

“Robbing Peter to Pay Paul” Won't Cure the Hegemon's Sickness

Apr 21

PRC MND Regular Press Briefing on April 16, 2025

This briefing covered key military issues, including China-Vietnam ties and responses to US and Japanese actions on Taiwan.

Apr 16

PRC MND Regular Press Briefing on April 9, 2025

This briefing included announcements on military competitions and seminars, updates on China-India, China-Cambodia relations, and responses to US…

Apr 9

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