China’s new Information Support Force (ISF) has stepped up joint training with other military branches, showcasing an integrated combat system and increased mobile and decentralised deployment capabilities, according to the official paper of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
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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.
Established in April 2024 as part of the PLA’s modernisation push, the force is tasked with coordinating the application of network information systems within the Chinese military.
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.
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