Joint Sword

The Joint Sword-2024 is a military exercise conducted by the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) from May 23-24 and October 14-15, 2024, involving land, sea, air, and rocket forces in the vicinity of Kinmen, Matsu Islands, and Taiwan. The exercises were part of the PLA's efforts to demonstrate its military capabilities and assert its control over the Taiwan Strait. The PLA's Eastern Theater Command conducted joint exercises and training in the Taiwan Strait, with the Eastern Sea Fleet, Air Force, and Rocket Force participating in various operations, including high-speed naval maneuvers, combat deployment, and war patrols. The exercises also involved the use of advanced military equipment, including fighter aircraft, destroyers, amphibious transport docks, and missiles.learn more on wikipedia