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Blitzo said:

It looks like the helmets, NODs and uniform overall look the same model as we've seen recently on a different occasion.

I wonder if it reflects a new standardized PLA procurement, even if it would only perhaps be limited to TZBD units

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From the use of a maritime plate carrier I'd presume these are Marines or PLAN commandos which would explain the procurement of mission specific equipment including more expensive NVGs and PPE as at least pictured. With that said I wouldn't be surprised if other specialized units across the greater PLA shared similar procurement pipelines from higher tier vendors (who are significantly greater in number than years prior) hence why Macau Garrison, PLAAF Air Assault Personnel, and even adjacently speaking PAP have access to similar issuance of greater quality overall.

Djibouti-based PLA lets off a few rounds...

China, Laos to hold Friendship Shield-2023 joint exercise in May​

Source EditorChen Zhuo
Time2023-05-05 18:07:34

BEIJING, May 5 -- Based on the agreement of both sides, the China-Laos Friendship Shield-2023 joint military exercise will be held at the Kommadam Academy of the Lao People's Armed Forces (LPAF) in Laos from May 9 to 28.
The exercise will be set on the scenario of joint attacks on transnational armed criminal groups, involving more than 900 participating troops from both sides. The Chinese side will send over 200 troops from a combined-arms brigade of the 75th Group Army under the PLA Southern Theater Command to the exercise, along with more than 300 units (sets) of assault vehicles, various types of ordnance, and equipment for mine clearance, explosive disposal and epidemic prevention.
This exercise will include such contents as mixed grouping training, comprehensive drills, cultural exchanges and humanitarian assistance event, which is of great significance to strengthening military exchanges between the two militaries and maintaining regional peace and stability.

I like trucks.

"Cavalrymen" belonging to a Rocket Force unit based in western China.

Papppi said:

"Cavalrymen" belonging to a Rocket Force unit based in western China.
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Strap me and my horse to that rocket, I want to hit them with my sword!

Some images from the opening ceremony of the "Friendship Shield-2023" joint exercise between China and Laos.

Are those 82mm, 120mm and 60mm mortars at the front?

Interesting report on ZTD-05's 105mm Thermobaric round.

This is the first time I heard about gun-fired thermobaric round.