How China’s new Information Support Force gears military up for PLA modernisation
PLA Daily articles offer glimpse into how force established last year fits into President Xi Jinping’s vision of a futuristic military
This includes a new training approach featuring the “embedding” of small ISF teams into the PLA’s air, naval and ground forces to offer real-time information support.
While official information has been limited, recent PLA Daily reports have offered a rare glimpse into the operations of the force – which also plays a pivotal role in incorporating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) into the military’s decision-making and combat systems.
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In the 15 months since the force’s establishment, restructuring measures such as setting up a new ISF base had been implemented down to the frontline levels, the PLA Daily said.