PLAAF’S JOINT AIR DEFENCE EXERCISE “BLUE SHIELD-18”

A ground joint air-defence exercise codenamed “Blue Shield-18” and organised by the PLA Air Force with participation of air defence units from the PLA Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force commenced in North China on the morning of June 5, 2018.

According to Xiang Chaoming, head of the exercise’s directing group and Deputy Chief of the Ground Air Defence Directorate of the Air Force Staff Headquarters, this year’s Blue Shield exercise highlights realistic combat training with coordination of air defence troops of multiple military services, aiming to enhance the inter-service coordinated combat capability and the commanding capability of air defence base.