China: Western pilots recruited—business or betrayal?
Scandal, laws, sanctions: how Beijing attracted former Western fighter pilots to train the PLAAF, and what we still know in 2026. Summary China’s recruitment of […]
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Behind the J-20, the shadow of hacking: copying, convergence, or misinformation?
Similarities, hacking, stolen data: what we really know about the J-20, its supposed links to the F-22/F-35, and its differences. In summary The Chengdu J-20 […]
Invisible satellites: the new Chinese-Russian military frontier
China and Russia are testing more discreet satellites. Orbital stealth, military challenges, and disruption of the strategic balance in space. Summary China and Russia are […]
China tests Jiutian: the Chinese drone that releases swarms in mid-air
China is flying Jiutian, a carrier drone capable of deploying swarms. Concept, key technologies, and military implications of a system designed to saturate the battlefield. […]
When Chinese and Russian bombers put Tokyo on red alert
A patrol of Chinese and Russian bombers near Japan and South Korea reignites regional tensions and confirms the military rise of the Beijing-Moscow alliance. Summary […]
China locks fire control radar onto Japanese F-15: an incident that raises concerns
Tokyo accuses Beijing of locking fire control radar onto its aircraft near Okinawa, a serious act that raises questions about military stability in East Asia. […]
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, […]
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 […]