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China’s weapons systems

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China

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Why the J-35 Gyrfalcon is crucial to China’s power projection on the high seas

The J-35A made its debut at this week’s Zhuhai air show. Photo: CCTV

Adding the J-35 to Beijing’s carrier strike groups would allow China’s navy to conduct more operations in contested maritime regions. Photo: Handout

The PLA’s second stealth warplane, touted as the military’s answer to the American F-35, made its debut this week.


Why the J-20 Mighty Dragon is a symbol of China’s military modernisation

The Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter jet entered military service in September 2017. Photo: PLA Air Force

J-20s in an aerial display at the Zhuhai air show in Guangdong province on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

The J-20 has some of the most advanced avionics available. Photo: 81.cn

Stealth fighter jet is seen as China’s answer to the American F-22.


What is the DF-41 missile and how does it fit into China’s ICBM programme?

China’s PLA Rocket Force launches an intercontinental ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead from an undisclosed location. Photo: AFP

Satellite photos reveal suspected missile silo and DF-41 launchers. Photo: fas.org

China appears to be quickly expanding the number of ballistic missile silos under construction in a new sprawling training area in the north. Photo: fas.org

Last month’s launch of Beijing’s deadliest intercontinental ballistic missile outside Chinese airspace puts spotlight on its fast growing nuclear arsenal.


Home-grown aircraft carrier Fujian will be the tip of China’s blue-water spear

China’s third aircraft carrier the Fujian leaves the Shanghai Jiangnan Shipyard on May 1, 2024 for its first navigation test. Photo: Xinhua

The J-35 stealth fighter, also known as FC-31, is considered China’s answer to Lockheed Martin’s F-35. Photo: Weibo

The 4.5 generation J-15 is China’s only carrier-based fighter jet currently in service and is deployed on the Liaoning and Shandong vessels. Photo: 81.com

The PLA Navy’s third and most advanced carrier is expected to project Beijing’s presence well beyond Chinese shores.


Type 094 nuclear submarine is China’s ‘King of the South China Sea’ in bid for deterrence

The US and its allies closely monitor China’s Type 094 Jin-class submarines, which have been observed conducting “near-continuous” patrols in the contested South China Sea. Photo: Reuters

A formation of JL-2 missiles at the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in Beijing on October 1, 2019. Photo: Xinhua

Jin-class strategic submarine could threaten US territory from the contested waterway, but its flaw may make it easy to track.


Almost a decade has passed since the People’s Liberation Army pulled the trigger on President Xi Jinping’s plans for a massive overhaul of the world’s biggest military. In this series, we examine all things related to China’s missile programme.


Series

China’s weapons systems

Almost a decade has passed since the People’s Liberation Army pulled the trigger on President Xi Jinping’s plans for a massive overhaul of the world’s biggest military. In this series, we examine all things related to China’s missile programme.

The J-35 Gyrfalcon will be key to China’s power projection on the high seas

The PLA’s second stealth warplane, touted as the military’s answer to the American F-35, made its debut this week.

Why the Mighty Dragon is a symbol of China’s military modernisation

Stealth fighter jet is seen as China’s answer to the American F-22.

China’s DF-41: deadly missile could be game-changer in nuclear deterrence

Last month’s launch of Beijing’s deadliest intercontinental ballistic missile outside Chinese airspace puts spotlight on its fast growing nuclear arsenal.

Home-grown aircraft carrier Fujian will be the tip of China’s blue-water spear

The PLA Navy’s third and most advanced carrier is expected to project Beijing’s presence well beyond Chinese shores.

Type 094 nuclear submarine is China’s ‘King of the South China Sea’

Jin-class strategic submarine could threaten US territory from the contested waterway, but its flaw may make it easy to track.