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China & Taiwan Update, October 6, 2026
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) participated in Russia's Center-2026 military exercises to gain insights on mechanized maneuver and unmanned system warfare, focusing on integrating drones with armored forces for future battlefield operations. Despite learning from Russian experiences, the PLA faces challenges as Russia's current tactics emphasize positional warfare, which may not suit PLA's objectives in a Taiwan conflict scenario.
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You face a shift in PLA military tactics driven by drone-integrated mechanized warfare seen in Russian exercises. Defence Tech founders should prepare for new demands in unmanned system solutions as China adapts lessons for Taiwan conflict scenarios.
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