By Lan Shanhu

BEIJING, Dec. 11 -- An aviation brigade assigned to the air force under the Chinese PLA Southern Theater Command recently conducted a full-element and high-intensity combat training exercise integrating aviation troops, surface-to-air missile troops and radar troops.

The exercise simulated realistic combat scenarios, including complex electromagnetic environment and unknown enemy interference, in a bid to cultivate the systemic combat skills and independent decision-making abilities of young pilots.

From beyond-visual-range engagements to within-visual-range  dogfights, from single-aircraft penetration to formation coordination, the young pilots are narrowing the gap between training and real combat through rigorous drills.

（Video Editor: Yang Xueqing）