The PLA Navy quietly crossed a significant milestone last weekend. Two brand-new warships Hull 109 Dongguan and Hull 110 Anqing appeared on Chinese state television for the first time on March 8, 2026, pushing the total count of China’s most capable surface combatants to ten. The footage aired on CCTV’s flagship news broadcast, Xinwen Lianbo, […]
China’s premier aircraft manufacturer, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), announced on Wednesday that it had hosted first flights of the new year for the J-35 carrier-based stealth fighter jet among other types of aircraft, accompanied by official photos and video footage. An aviation expert characterized the move as demonstrating China’s confidence in its […]
China has embarked on constructing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, marking a transformative leap in the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) capabilities. Satellite imagery and leaked photographs from 2025 reveal intensive construction activity at the Dalian Shipyard, where large hull sections and reactor-related modules have been identified. These distinctive features set the Type 004 apart […]
The Pakistan Navy conducts successful live firing of new air defence missile in the North Arabian Sea, demonstrating enhanced capabilities against aerial threats. As the Pakistan Navy conducts successful live firing of new air defence missile, the FM-90 (N) ER Surface-to-Air Missile system successfully engaged maneuverable aerial targets during the firepower demonstration, reaffirming the Navy’s […]
China’s cutting-edge high-altitude, high-speed unmanned aerial vehicle has achieved a significant milestone. China CH-7 successfully completed its maiden flight at an airfield in Northwest China, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s advanced drone development program. The Global Times learned from the 11th Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) that this achievement […]
The PLA Navy’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship can carry Army’s Z-10 helicopter, according to official Chinese media confirmation released Sunday, marking significant advancement in cross-service operational integration. As the PLA Navy’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship can carry Army’s Z-10 helicopter alongside naval aviation assets, this capability demonstrates the People’s Liberation Army’s growing emphasis […]
The US approves $330M arms sale to Taiwan, marking a significant development in cross-strait tensions as the Biden administration’s policy continues under President Trump. The US approves $330M arms sale to Taiwan deal, announced Thursday, includes critical fighter jet and aircraft components, drawing immediate gratitude from Taipei while triggering sharp condemnation from Beijing. Military Equipment […]
The catapult aboard China’s massive Type 076 LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock) amphibious assault ship, the “Sichuan,” has been tested for the first time, images that appeared on October 22, 2025 seem to suggest. This significant milestone for China’s Type 076 LHD Sichuan represents a groundbreaking development in amphibious warfare capabilities, as the vessel becomes the […]
China has conducted the maiden flight of a new jet trainer aircraft, as recently published images circulating on Chinese social media platforms have revealed. This significant development in China’s new combat jet program marks an important milestone in the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s expanding aviation capabilities and modernization efforts. The prototype of this China’s new […]
China’s state-owned aviation giant AVIC is conducting comprehensive testing of the CH-3D combat drone, a medium-altitude, long-endurance platform designed to compete directly with Turkey’s globally successful Bayraktar TB2. The CH-3D drone incorporates advanced satellite communications and enhanced operational capabilities intended to challenge the market dominance established by the Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle across multiple conflict […]
