Chinese military unveils Rocket Force uniforms

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Six months ago, China’s Second Artillery Corps, responsible for the country’s nuclear weapons, changed its name to the PLA Rocket Force. The military has now unveiled the Rocket Force’s new uniforms. Meanwhile, the Defense Ministry has again responded to criticism from the Pentagon over disputes in the South China Sea.

CCTV’s Han Peng reports.

China’s Rocket Force commands the country’s missiles, including its nuclear warheads.

It runs in parallel with the land, naval and air forces of the People’s Liberation Army.

Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said the new uniforms are mostly green, with the addition of khaki to symbolize the firing of a missile.

“Rocket Force troops will start wearing the new uniforms on July 1,” Qian said. “The new ones highlight the characteristics of the rocket force. In order not to waste funds, the old uniforms will be used by the PLA’s land forces.”

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