China's aircraft carrier Fujian conducts first live-force training at sea

(ECNS) -- China's aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has conducted its first on-sea live-force training since its commissioning, according to the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy on Tuesday.

During the mission, a formation — comprised of the Fujian, the Yan'an, the Tongliao, and several other vessels — conducted various training exercises, including fleet navigation, vessel-aircraft joint search and rescue, and carrier-based aircraft takeoffs and landings.

In the vessel-aircraft joint search and rescue exercise, the vessels and aircraft coordinated and cooperated to quickly complete the rescue task following the formation's command instructions to handle an emergency. The exercise showcased contingency response, the PLA Navy said.

Multiple types of carrier-based aircraft — including the J-35, J-15T, J-15DT, and KJ-600—completed rounds of catapult-assisted takeoffs and landings on the Fujian.

These exercises effectively tested the carrier's electromagnetic catapult, recovery and deck operation capabilities, further validating its vessel-aircraft compatibility, according to the PLA Navy.

（By Evelyn）