Category: PLA SERIES
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Rocketing Of The PLA Rocket Force Generals
The discussion with Lt Gen Raj Shukla (R) on the recent purge in the PLA rocket force was pretty extensive. Our discussion on the fallout of the purge and the effectiveness of this force indicates that India has to do a lot of catching up.
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THE DRAGONS BITE : A BOOK DISCUSSION
Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan (R) and I had a great discussion on the book he has written on the PLA. Tremendous audience response for a well written book. The book is written in as simple a manner as possible. Makes easy reading. Want to understand the PLA? Read the book…
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THE CHARACTER OF PLA
Every Army has character. Notwithstanding all the weaponry it has, the Character of PLA is something we have not concentrated upon. I think it is suspect and that they are changing due to multiple factors. I have tried two theorise these issues. It is an initial attempt. I would like to get a feed back…
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PLA NAVY IN THE IOR :AMBITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
In the 11th episode of the China Challenge the ambitions snd limitations of the PLA Navy were covered in great detail by Cmde R S Vasan (Retd) , Director General, Chennai Centre For China Studies. It was a great session and elicited searching questions from the audience. This was the second foray into the maritime…
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Some Thoughts On The PLA in A Peek Into Everyday China
Came across some interesting aspects of the PLA and hence I have shared the thoughts which came to my mind. The more I read about the PLA, the more I am convinced that it will not stand the test of battle stress against peer opponents. THIS IS ONE ON ONE FREE ENTERTAINMENT. CLICK ON THE…
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China Military : Is The PLA Up To The Challenge?
An analysis of the actual fighting capability of PLA and its likely effectiveness in battle.
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AGNIVEERS OF CHINA By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
ASLO PUBLISHED BY FINANCIAL EXPRESS HOME DEFENCE Agniveers Of China Agniveers of China A detailed and comprehensive analysis of the significance of the age profile in the PLA recruitment system in China and comparison of the way it fares Vs India. August 14, 2022 4:50:12 pm A detailed and comprehensive analysis of the significance of…
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A Discussion on PLA Part 7: How Will PLA Fight
Part 7 of Discussion on PLA. How will it fight? Other Parts can be seen HERE
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A Discussion on PLA Part 6 : Operational Concepts :
PART 1 : Basics of PLA and Its Evolution Click here to see PART 1 PART 2 – Organisation and Command Structure Click here to see PART 2 PART 3: Explanation of the Organisations Click here to see PART 3 PART 4 : Effects of Himalayan Terrain on PLA Opertaions Click here to see PART 4 PART…
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A Discussion on PLA : Part 5 – The Marine Geography
PART 1 : Basics of PLA and Its Evolution Click here to see PART 1 PART 2 – Organisation and Command Structure Click here to see PART 2 PART 3: Explanation of the Organisations Click here to see PART 3 PART 4 : Effects of Himalayan Terrain on PLA Opertaions Click here to see PART 4 In…
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