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PLA Force Laydown in Southern Theater Command

SOUTH CHINA SEA (SCS)

Key Takeaways

  • The PRC’s outposts on the Spratly Islands are capable of supporting military operations, including advanced weapon systems, and have supported non-combat aircraft. However, no large-scale presence of combat aircraft has been yet observed at airfields on the outposts.

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Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China