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China’s air force

A contest to be held next month by China’s air force to foster an “innovation-driven development strategy” will seek possible procurement deals with “low-cost” drone suppliers. Photo: AP
Drones

PLA Air Force to hold public competition in bid to source ‘low-cost’ drones

Open contest featuring search, strike and reconnaissance categories aims to foster innovation and could lead winners to procurement deals.

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China’s aircraft carriers

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

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Zhuhai air show

Zhuhai air show gives closer look at China’s latest stealth fighter, the J-35A

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China's military weapons

China’s air force marks anniversary with film of ‘deadly combination’ of jets

The PLA showed its J-20 stealth fighter in combination with an electronic warfare plane and two other advanced warplanes.

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The PLA video showed the planes flying in formation. Photo: CCTV
China's military weapons

China’s Zhuhai air show to feature vision for next-generation warplanes

The model known as the White Emperor highlights proposals for a supersonic fighter capable of operating beyond the Earth’s atmosphere.

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China's military weapons

From fighter jets to attack drones, China’s biggest air show is about to open

The J-35A stealth fighter will make its debut at the biennial event, along with the HQ-19 anti-ballistic missile.

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Taiwan

Xi visits PLA paratroopers whose mission is to ‘liberate Taiwan’

President calls for ‘all-out efforts’ to improve combat readiness after inspecting bird-like spy drones and next-gen armoured vehicles.

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President Xi Jinping meets officers and soldiers at the PLA Air Force Airborne Corps in Xiaogan, Hubei province on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
China-India relations

New air force chief calls for India to ‘catch up’ with China on defence tech

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh says the country is lagging behind its neighbour on technology and production of equipment.

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South China Sea

4 triggers can spark PLA interceptions in South China Sea: Beijing think tank

South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative releases report on navigation and overflight situations in vast, disputed waterway.

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Zhuhai air show

China says drones, counter-drone systems to dominate at biggest Zhuhai air show

Sections featuring firms from France, Italy, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the US to go on show as expo seeks more international visitors.

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The Zhuhai air show will take place on November 12-17 with an expanded venue area. Photo: Weibo
China’s military

China showcases Y-20 transport plane, other exports at South Africa air show

Beijing is actively promoting sales of the Y-20, its flagship heavy-lifting aircraft that is used to move troops and equipment.

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The Y-20 is the Chinese air force’s multi-role transport aircraft. Photo: Xinhua
China’s military

China’s WZ-7 drone, bomber team up for drill as ‘Ukraine lesson learned’

CCTV airs first official footage of WZ-7 and bomber jet taking part in joint air attack during drills at undisclosed location.

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China’s military

China’s stealth drone sightings hint at future role as fighter jet ‘wingmen’

Chinese and US air forces are exploring ways to pair manned and unmanned aircraft as they revamp fighter jet programmes, observers say.

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China’s military

China has reportedly tested a next-generation carrier-based fighter jet

A documentary on state media refers to take-offs by the new jet from the deck of the Liaoning, but offers no further information or images of the aircraft.

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A fighter jet takes off from China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier in 2022. Photo: Japan Ministry of Defence
China’s military

Chinese, Russian navy, air forces to hold joint drills again in Sea of Japan

Second such joint drills in as many years come amid tensions between Beijing and Tokyo over support for US efforts to pressure China.

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China and Russia have pledged to “deepen mutual military trust and cooperation” through means including expanding the scale of joint military exercises and carrying out regular joint maritime and air patrols. Photo: People’s Liberation Army of China
China’s military

Speedy, small drones prove a tough target as PLA drills mimic swarm attack

First round of anti-aircraft artillery launched against drone swarm during PLA exercise achieved only 40 per cent damage, CCTV report says.

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China’s air force
Latest news and updates on the People’s Liberation Army Air Force, including military drills, the development of fighter jets, spending, reforms and modernisation.
last updated:
16 October, 2024
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