Since the early days of the founding of the People's Liberation Army, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) began to form airborne troops, and it has undergone many reorganizations and adjustments to the overall structureAir Force1st Marine BrigadeAir ForceThe 1st Marine Division and the Paratrooper Division gradually evolved into a modern airborne corps. Among them, the Airborne Forces15 ArmyInBattle of ShangganlingIt has become an outstanding force in the history of our armyArmyMain. However, due to the limitations of equipment, the Airborne Forces have long been able to rely only on individualsand lightweightArtillery, combat effectiveness is severely limited. PassedMilitary reformLater, the strength of China's airborne troops increased dramatically, and at the same time improved the two core capabilities.
In order to strengthen the combat effectiveness and independent combat capability of the Airborne Forces, the attachment of the Airborne Division was optimized, and firepower units such as artillery regiments, anti-tank battalions, and anti-aircraft artillery battalions were introduced. In addition, the mechanization of airborne divisionsInfantry fighting vehiclesThe equipment has also been upgraded, and the combat and protection capabilities have been enhanced. Military reformLater, the airborne troops were expanded in size, and a number of airborne brigades and air assault brigades were established, which further upgraded the front lineCombat unitsstrength and fulfillment.
In order to bring into play the combat effectiveness of the airborne forces, it is necessary to rely on a force projection system composed of large strategic transport planes and medium tactical transport planes. However, ChinaAir ForceIn the creation of the Airborne Forces15 ArmyAfter a long time, it faced a shortage of air delivery equipment. Until recent years, with the batch delivery of the domestic Y-20 large strategic transport aircraft, the air delivery capacity of our army has been greatly improved. Currently, ChinaAir ForceIt has been equipped with a large number of Y-20 large strategic transport planes, and has made up the scale of large and medium-sized transport planes, providing a strong guarantee for the expansion of the airborne forces.
In addition to the enhancement of air delivery capabilities, the degree of mechanization and synthesis of the Airborne Forces has also been improved. The equipment of the mechanized composite brigades of the Airborne Forces and the air assault brigades was unveiled in a variety of waysMilitaryAt the exhibition, the modern equipment of the Airborne Forces was demonstrated. The Air Assault Brigade was replaced with the Z-10 and Z-20 universalShipping***, equipped with the "Lynx" all-terrain vehicle, which greatly improves the ability to strike with fire and maneuver. And the mechanized composite brigade of the Airborne Forces is equipped with a Type 03 tracked paratrooper fighting vehicle and a new 4x4 wheeled paratrooper fighting vehicle, passing 30mm cannons and anti-tankMissilesand so on constitute a powerful strike firepower.
These major reforms and upgrades have made ChinaAir ForceThe Airborne Forces have demonstrated incomparable combat effectiveness and modern equipment for the countryMilitaryStrength provides an important guarantee. In the new wartime environment, the airborne troops are able to project combat forces more flexibly and quickly, which has greatly enhanced our army's strategic and tactical mobility capability.
Summary: The Chinese Airborne Forces are inMilitary reformThe scale of the organization has been expanded, and the long-standing airborne combat capability has been enhanced. By strengthening the degree of mechanization and synthesis, equipping them with modern equipment, and achieving breakthroughs in air delivery capabilities, the airborne troops have become an important part of our army's modern combat capability. In future wars, the role of the Airborne Forces will become even more prominent.