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The People’s Liberation Army’s Evolving Close Air Support Capability (Kevin McCauley) (January 2024)

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Kevin McCauley

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This monograph examines PLA close air firepower support based on authoritative PLA sources including internal publications, as well as PRC aviation industry research. The PLA Air Force (PLAAF), Army Aviation, and unmanned aerial vehicle close air firepower support, command and control, and the firepower support process are examined.