Tag: China

China Deploys J-20S Dual-Seat Stealth Jet In PLAAF Operations

China’s fifth-generation stealth aircraft program has achieved a groundbreaking milestone that has captured the attention of defense analysts worldwide. Another variant, the twin-seat model of the J-20 stealth fighter, designated unofficially as the J-20S and J-20A sometimes as J-20B or J-20AS has been seen in flight formation with a J-20A aircraft under the same military […]

China Feitian 2 Hypersonic Vehicle Passes Critical Test Flight

China has achieved a significant milestone in hypersonic technology with the successful test flight of its Feitian 2 hypersonic vehicle. On 19 August 2022, the Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) reported a successful rocket-based combined cycle (RBCC) engine with a flight test at a testing facility in northwestern China, representing a step forward in rocket-based combined […]

China Refuels Bombers At Sea With YY-20 Tanker

China has achieved a significant milestone in strategic aviation capability with the successful demonstration of YY-20 aerial tanker operations refueling H-6 strategic bombers. This breakthrough represents a fundamental transformation in Chinese air power projection capabilities, extending the operational reach of the world’s largest bomber fleet while addressing previous limitations in aerial refueling infrastructure that constrained […]

China Releases Footage Of J-15s Expelling Foreign Jets

Chinese naval aviation capabilities demonstrated their operational readiness when J-15 fighter jets launched from the Liaoning aircraft carrier successfully intercepted foreign military aircraft in the Western Pacific. This incident, documented by Chinese official media, highlights the growing presence and assertiveness of Chinese naval forces in strategically important maritime regions while showcasing advanced carrier-based aviation operations […]

PLA Calls J-16D ‘Irreplaceable’ In EW Warfare

China’s military aviation capabilities have reached a significant milestone with the development of the J-16D electronic warfare aircraft, which top Chinese designers now consider “irreplaceable” within the People’s Liberation Army Air Force arsenal. This advanced platform represents a crucial evolution in modern electronic warfare technology, demonstrating China’s growing expertise in sophisticated military aviation systems and […]

Taiwan Begins Sea Trials For Indigenous Submarine

Taiwan has commenced sea trials of its first domestically manufactured submarine, marking a significant milestone in the island’s defense modernization efforts amid growing tensions with mainland China. The vessel represents the cornerstone of Taiwan’s ambitious submarine program launched in 2016, designed to deliver eight submarines to strengthen the nation’s underwater deterrent capabilities. CSBC Leads Taiwan’s […]