A Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) ground force unit has recently conducted a live-fire drill featuring the utilization of new combat tactics and high tech equipment including long-endurance drones and robotic dogs. The drill, consisting of a series of phases spanning battlefield maneuvers, tactical dispersals, mine breaching, and siege assaults, was carried out to follow real-combat scenarios, with innovative military strategies being tested throughout these procedures. Based on operational combat systems, the troops were restructured during their maneuvers, with commanders poised to respond to special battlefield scenarios reflecting modern warfare conditions. "With the deployment of satellites and long-endurance drones, the battlefield became increasingly transparent, weakening the concepts of frontline and depth. We can only be calm and adept in wartime if we anticipate various situations and practice a lot during peacetime," said Zhao Guang, a solider of the 78th Group Army. During the live-action confrontation phase, the troops also utilized advanced equipment including robotic dogs to test new assault tactics combining both manned and unmanned equipment, as well as ground and air combat elements. "With robotic dogs leading the way to clear obstacles, infantry fighting vehicles providing cover from behind, and drones conducting reconnaissance from the air, this approach not only reduces the risk of personnel injury, but also significantly enhances obstacle-clearing efficiency," said Hu Jigang, another solider of the 78th Group Army. SHOTLIST: China - Recent 1. Various of tanks, soldiers; 2. Various of live-fire confrontation drill in progress; 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhao Guang, solider of 78th Group Army (ending with shot 4): "With the deployment of satellites and long-endurance drones, the battlefield became increasingly transparent, weakening the concepts of frontline and depth. We can only be calm and adept in wartime if we anticipate various situations and practice a lot during peacetime."; 4. Various of drill in progress, soldiers; 5. Various of tanks driving, shooting at targets; 6. Various of drill in progress, soldiers, robot dogs; 7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Hu Jigang, solider of 78th Group Army (starting with shot 6): "With robotic dogs leading the way to clear obstacles, infantry fighting vehicles providing cover from behind, and drones conducting reconnaissance from the air, this approach not only reduces the risk of personnel injury but also significantly enhances obstacle-clearing efficiency."; 8. Various of tanks shooting at targets, driving; 9. Various of drill in progress, soldiers, tanks. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]