Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground in Africa
In the Sahel and East Africa, Turkish and Chinese drones are gaining ground. Behind their success lies a simple reality: they cost less than a […]
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AVIC presents Yunying: simple inspiration or copy of Shield AI’s V-BAT?
AVIC presents Yunying, a tail-sitter VTOL drone with a ducted turbine, very similar to Shield AI’s V-BAT. Innovation, imitation, and ISR challenges. Summary The Chinese […]
J-20 and Iran: China tests a red line without a contract
A Chinese military attaché offers a model of the J-20 to Tehran. No sale, but a strong signal about Iranian and Chinese armaments. Summary On […]
J-20 vs. F-35 comparison: engines, sensors, weapons, costs, doctrine
Technical comparison of the J-20 and F-35: engines, sensors, stealth, weapons, costs, and operational logic, within the limits of publicly available data. Comparing the J-20 […]
Behind the Chinese cargo drone, civil-military fusion and swarms are accelerating
On January 26, Beijing showcased a cargo drone tested at high altitude, highlighting a strategy in which CASC, CASIC, and NORINCO are transforming civilian technologies […]
Chengdu J-20S: a stealth fighter “mothership” for drones
With the two-seater J-20S, China wants to transform its stealth fighter into a flying command post for accompanying drones. A deliberate tactical break. In summary […]
J-20 and J-36: why China is betting on two stealth giants
China is developing two major stealth aircraft. The J-20 and J-36 fulfill distinct roles in a strategy of global air superiority. In summary The coexistence […]
China’s J-35A enters mass production and targets export market
China is ramping up production of the J-35A, a medium-sized stealth fighter jet, with the aim of competing with the F-35 on the export market. […]
Cairo moves closer to Beijing, sending a clear message to the Middle East
Cairo and Beijing have launched their first major joint air exercise. Aircraft involved, missions, strategic message, and regional effects. Summary On January 1, 2026, the […]
Taiwan: Moscow promises to help Beijing in the event of war
Russia says it would support China if war broke out over Taiwan, based on the 2001 Sino-Russian treaty and a shared understanding of sovereignty. In […]