SHOOT IT! Liaoning aircraft carrier conducts first live-fire drill

A live-fire drill by China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier was held on Dec. 15 and broadcast on CCTV. The slogan on the helmets of aviators for the J-15 carrier-based fighter aircraft -- urging those involved in the drill to "SHOOT IT" -- stood out during the broadcast.

During the drill, which was conducted in the Bohai Sea, dozens of naval vessels and aircraft launched missiles of various types. The formation consisted of the aircraft carrier Liaoning, together with destroyers and frigates. All the vessels practiced reconnaissance and early warning, air interception, assault at sea, air defense and missile defense.

The Chinese Navy arranged the drill in order to test the performance of weapons equipment as well as soldiers' training. After its conclusion, the drill was deemed a success.