Two Chinese Naval Pilots Killed in PLA Training Exercise as Beijing Stays Silent on Deaths
The Indian Express—Two Chinese naval aviation pilots died during a frontline military training exercise, according to reports from regional sources and military observers, while Beijing has not issued any official acknowledgment of the fatalities. The PLA has not released a statement about the deaths, which were confirmed through local and regional channels rather than official military announcements. China's military training activity has intensified in recent months amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing PLA modernization efforts. The silence from Beijing is consistent with its typical practice of not publicizing military accidents or casualties, even when reports emerge from other sources.