A Chinese YY-20 Refuels a Rafale: Why It Matters
A Chinese YY-20A refueled an Egyptian Rafale in mid-air. A technical feat that highlights Beijing’s growing expeditionary air power. In brief An official photograph published […]
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J-36: Is China Pulling Ahead of the U.S. in the 6th Generation?
The Chinese J-36 is already flying, with multiple prototypes emerging. Facing the American F-47, it reveals a new battle for air superiority. Executive Summary The […]
Chinese J-35 Intrigues with Its Strange Mirror Coating
Photos show a Chinese J-35 with a silver surface. Stealth coating, infrared reduction, or a simple light effect: what we know. In Summary Since mid-August […]
China: The PLAAF Links Drones, AI, and Missiles into a Strike Network
China is combining the GJ-3A, WZ-10, WZ-7, and AI planning to shorten its kill chain, facing one major hurdle: surviving electronic jamming. Executive Summary China […]
Chinese H-6N Appears Carrying JL-1 Under J-20 Escort
Beijing showcases an H-6N carrying the JL-1 under J-20 escort, a sequence shedding light on the new air-based leg of its deterrent. In summary In […]
China Unveils Three Drones for Joint Intelligence
With the GJ-3A, WZ-10, and WZ-7, the PLAAF aims to bridge tactical reconnaissance, strategic intelligence, and joint strikes. Executive Summary The joint presentation of the […]
Why Beijing Is Concentrating Its J-20s Along the Indian Border
Satellites show at least eleven J-20s at Hotan and Damxung. Their presence reveals China’s new aerial strategy vis-à-vis India. In Summary Commercial images taken on […]
China: 5th Prototype of the 6th generation J-36 Stealth Fighter Confirms Beijing’s Lead
A fifth example of Chengdu’s sixth-generation stealth fighter flew in late July 2026, revealing an architecture still evolving between stability and innovation. In Summary Images […]
China’s J-20 is ramping up production thanks to AI-automated factories
In Chengdu, robots, AI and machine tools are speeding up the production of J-20 components. But the fully autonomous factory remains more of a vision […]
Russia is aligning itself with China to remain a major power
The Sino-Russian patrol on 27 June reveals genuine military cooperation, but also a growing imbalance in Beijing’s favour. In summary The strategic air patrol conducted […]