Watch Part 1 of Janes webinar, China's Military Modernisation in 2026: What Matters Now and What's Next, examining the strategic objectives driving the long-term development of the People’s Liberation Army.
This segment explores why China is building these capabilities and how its military modernisation supports wider national and regional objectives.
In this video, you’ll gain insight into:
♦️The long-term goals shaping PLA modernisation.
♦️China’s pursuit of greater influence over its regional security environment.
♦️The development of options around Taiwan and capabilities intended to complicate external intervention.
♦️Investment in anti-access/area-denial, longer-range operations, and cross-domain capability.
The discussion continues in Part 2, covering PLA Navy modernisation, and Part 3, examining China’s evolving airpower and unmanned capabilities.
Source: Janes