The PLAAF: from territorial defense to projected power
Once focused on territorial defense, the PLAAF now claims to have regional projection capabilities. Does its doctrine really match its resources? Summary Since the 1990s, […]
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The Wing Loong X drone: China automates submarine hunting
AVIC unveils the Wing Loong X in Dubai, claimed to be the world’s first anti-submarine drone, with 40 hours of endurance and AI algorithms to […]
Japan intercepts Chinese drone near Taiwan: tensions rise in the China Sea
A suspected Chinese drone was intercepted near Yonaguni Island by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), revealing escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Summary An […]
The new J-35 stealth fighter reveals a radar signature “the size of a palm”
China claims that the J-35 carrier-based fighter has an RCS smaller than a palm, marking a major advance in stealth technology. In summary Chinese state […]
China unveils its GJ-11: the stealth drone joins the J-20 in flight
China unveils the GJ-11 “Mysterious Dragon” stealth drone, an UCAV flying alongside the J-20s, signaling a major shift in aerial combat. Summary China officially presents […]
China upgrades J-20 to early strike capability
The PLAAF is upgrading its J-20 fleet to threaten US installations in the Pacific and shift the air power balance. In summary The Chinese Air […]
The CNS Fujian aircraft carrier (Type 003), a major new step for the Chinese navy
China commissions the Fujian, its first aircraft carrier designed entirely in-house and equipped with electromagnetic catapults: a strategic turning point in the Pacific. Summary The […]
The Feilong-300D: a $10,000 Chinese drone is shaking up the long-range strike market
The Feilong-300D has been unveiled at a shock price (~$10,000) for Chinese aerial munitions, pushing the boundaries of drone warfare and shaking up the industry. […]
China Tests Stealth J-36 and J-XDS at Lop Nur Base
Satellite images reveal the J-36 and J-XDS operating from Lop Nur, signaling a ramp-up in China’s sixth-generation fighter programs. Summary Commercial satellite imagery has identified […]
Chinese J-20 stealth patrols around Taiwan: Chinese pressure intensifies
PLAAF J-20 stealth fighters are patrolling around Taiwan and practicing long-range firing. Taipei sees this as a strategic signal to regional allies. In summary China […]