How Are China’s Live-Fire Drills Responding to Defense Gaps Exposed by US Strikes on Iran?
The ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, has delivered a stark lesson to Beijing’s military planners. The coordinated strikes—launched February 28, 2026—overwhelmed Iranian air defenses, including systems supplied by China, prompting swift action from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to test and strengthen its own capabilities. In direct response, the PLA conducted … Read more