China upgrades J-20 to early strike capability
The PLAAF is upgrading its J-20 fleet to threaten US installations in the Pacific and shift the air power balance. In summary The Chinese Air […]
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The CNS Fujian aircraft carrier (Type 003), a major new step for the Chinese navy
China commissions the Fujian, its first aircraft carrier designed entirely in-house and equipped with electromagnetic catapults: a strategic turning point in the Pacific. Summary The […]
The Feilong-300D: a $10,000 Chinese drone is shaking up the long-range strike market
The Feilong-300D has been unveiled at a shock price (~$10,000) for Chinese aerial munitions, pushing the boundaries of drone warfare and shaking up the industry. […]
China Tests Stealth J-36 and J-XDS at Lop Nur Base
Satellite images reveal the J-36 and J-XDS operating from Lop Nur, signaling a ramp-up in China’s sixth-generation fighter programs. Summary Commercial satellite imagery has identified […]
Chinese J-20 stealth patrols around Taiwan: Chinese pressure intensifies
PLAAF J-20 stealth fighters are patrolling around Taiwan and practicing long-range firing. Taipei sees this as a strategic signal to regional allies. In summary China […]
How China is unifying its giants to dominate military technology
In China, large military-technology groups are joining forces to boost air, naval, space, and cyber defense. Comprehensive analysis. In summary China has established a defense […]
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 […]
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, […]