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 […]
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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 […]
China launches mass production of its J-35 stealth fighter
More than 30 J-35s are reported to have already been assembled. This ramp-up provides Beijing with a new asset for its air, naval and industrial […]
Washington revives the E-7 to track down Chinese stealth fighters
Washington is injecting a further $1.55 billion into the E-7 Wedgetail, a flying radar system that is essential for countering the Chinese J-20 and J-35 […]
China (PLAAF): Unprecedented mass production and the rise of large drones
The PLAAF is stepping up production of modern fighter jets and large stealth drones. The challenge is industrial, logistical and strategic. In summary China is […]
China Turns the J-20 into a Mass-Production Weapon
With its automated factories, China is ramping up production of the J-20 and reshaping the industrial balance of power against Europe. In Summary China is […]
Old Chinese J-6s Become Saturation Drones Facing Taiwan
Beijing is recycling its old J-6 fighters into J-6W attack drones to saturate Taiwan, wear down its defenses, and prepare for mass warfare. In Summary […]
China Tests Atlas, the Drone Swarm That Has India Worried
China’s Atlas system promises to coordinate 96 drones. A tactical breakthrough that threatens conventional air defenses in Asia. In summary China has unveiled the Atlas […]
J-36 and J-50: China unveils its fighters of the future
The Chinese J-36 and J-50 reveal a clear ambition: to strike farther, operate combat drones, and compete with the U.S. NGAD. In summary The images […]
Chinese AI: The U.S. Puts the Brakes on Semiconductors
The United States and Japan are tightening oversight of semiconductor supply chains. Beijing continues to make strides in AI, but at a slower pace and […]