China’s Y-8 anti-submarine patrol aircraft have taken part in a maritime training exercise in mid-November, 2025.⁣ ⁣ The aircraft, attached to a naval aviation unit under the PLA Southern Theater Command, were seen taking off and dropping depth charges to attack the simulated targets during a drill, which aimed to enhance maritime patrol and operational readiness.⁣ ⁣ Credit: China’s Ministry of National Defense⁣ ⁣ #China #PLA #Y8 #NavalAviation #MaritimeTraining