Beijing steps up air and naval patrols around Taiwan
The PLAAF and Chinese navy conducted a joint patrol with 18 fighter jets around Taiwan, their first demonstration since the election. Summary China deployed 18 […]
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China deploys its GJ-11 stealth drones in Tibet to counter India
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword operates from Shigatse: capabilities, use against India, role with the J-20S, and China’s rise in stealth UCAVs, figures and analysis. Understand […]
Chinese J-16s reportedly repelled foreign stealth aircraft in the South China Sea
In 2024, PLAAF J-16s reportedly intercepted two foreign stealth aircraft over the South China Sea, illustrating rising regional tensions. Summary A report in the South […]
China unveils a containerized drone swarm with worrying military potential
A containerized system launches swarms of drones in a matter of minutes. Useful for shows, it foreshadows large-scale offensive uses. In summary A Chinese company, […]
China steps up its space program with the discreet launch of the Shiyan-30 satellites
A Long March 2D launch vehicle placed two Shiyan-30 satellites into orbit from Xichang. Official mission: observation tests. Orbit at 590 km, inclination 35°. Technical […]
The Chinese J-XDS: a tailless stealth fighter
New images of the J-XDS confirm that it is a tailless, single-seat stealth fighter with 2D vectoring and innovative wing controls. Summary Photos that appeared […]
Chinese Air Force steps up exercises around Taiwan
Tokyo alert: Chinese Air Force steps up and increases exercises around Taiwan with joint operations with Russia. Summary Japan describes China as a priority strategic […]
China-Russia university cooperation boosts defense technology
Chinese defense universities are strengthening their Sino-Russian partnerships, circumventing sanctions and export controls and accelerating aerospace development. In summary Since 2019, all 68 Chinese universities […]
A Chinese twin-engine flying wing drone is unveiled in Changchun
A new stealth drone with a flying wing design and twin engines linked to the Chinese Academy of Sciences appears ahead of the Changchun Air […]
The PLAAF’s capabilities against Taiwan: air invasions, blockades, and assaults
Technical analysis of the Chinese Air Force (PLAAF): possible incursions, air blockades, and airborne assaults against Taiwan, doctrine, and actual capabilities. The Taiwan Strait is […]