Liaoning aircraft carrier

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.

14 Sep 2024 - 5:23PM

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

Smooth sailing for China’s Fujian carrier as it finishes first sea trial

The country’s most advanced aircraft carrier achieves ‘expected results’ in eight-day test of its power and electrical systems, Xinhua reports.

8 May 2024 - 8:49PMvideocam

Fresh sightings of J-35 progress on deck of China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier

The aircraft is still in the development phase and will have to be able to handle ski-jump and electromagnetic catapult systems, analyst says.

23 Feb 2024 - 9:35PMvideocam

China’s Shandong aircraft carrier sets new sortie benchmark

Aircraft perform more than 600 take-offs and landings during manoeuvres in April, Japanese forces say.

28 Apr 2023 - 11:00AMvideocam

A J-15 Chinese fighter jet takes off from the Shandong aircraft carrier during exercises around Taiwan on April 9. Photo: Xinhua

China recruits women to fly carrier-based warplanes as navy faces pilot shortage

The country will also allow university graduates with STEM backgrounds to enter naval aviation pipeline as part of new recruitment drive.

26 Feb 2023 - 8:00PMvideocam

‘Significant’ boost in Chinese navy aims to project power into Pacific: analysts

Sheer number of fighter jet sorties shows China’s naval operation abilities have significantly improved, US-based analyst says.

8 Jan 2023 - 12:04AMvideocam

China’s advanced Fujian aircraft carrier to start sea trials this year

Fujian, mentioned by President Xi Jinping in New Year’s message as among the country’s achievements, is viewed as central to Two Centenaries goals.

3 Jan 2023 - 4:31PMvideocam

China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is China’s biggest and most complex warship yet and marks a milestone in Xi’s project to modernise the PLA. Photo: Weibo

China’s Liaoning carrier strike group makes show of force in western Pacific

The fleet is dominated by the country’s most powerful destroyers and includes supply ships, pointing to longer exercise.

19 Dec 2022 - 2:00AMvideocam

The Liaoning is leading the navy’s most powerful strike group to the western Pacific Ocean. Photo: Xinhua

China’s jet fighter pilots elevated as aircraft carrier fleet grows

The promotion of flying officers to command positions on board PLA Navy carriers mirrors US approach.

14 Oct 2022 - 9:00PMvideocam

New officers aboard China’s first aircraft carrier aim to break language barrier

New generation of navy officers aboard PLA’s first aircraft carrier more confident in using the foreign language to warn off planes and vessels.

4 Oct 2022 - 8:18PMvideocam

Chinese navy struggles to find pilots for aircraft carriers

China launched its third and most-advanced aircraft carrier in June, but its navy lacks a fighter trainer specifically designed for carrier-based operation.

1 Oct 2022 - 2:56AMvideocam

A PLA Navy pilot in a J-15 takes to the skies after leaving the deck of the aircraft carrier Liaoning. Photo: Handout

Does this video show a Chinese navy fighter jet warning off a US destroyer?

A video released on Chinese state media appears to show a Chinese navy jet warning off a US guided-missile destroyer.

27 Sep 2022 - 5:54PMvideocam

A video released by Chinese state media showed a Chinese fighter jet from the aircraft carrier Liaoning flying over a suspected US guided-missile destroyer. Photo: Weibo

China puts Fujian aircraft carrier systems to milestone test

Mooring trials taking place at the same time as fitting out, which could save time, state broadcaster says.

24 Sep 2022 - 8:49PMvideocam

Fujian aircraft carrier doesn’t have radar, weapon systems yet, photos show

Warship was launched a month ago and military analysts expect the process to get it ready for active service could take several years.

20 Jul 2022 - 12:10AMvideocam

Chinese shipyard ready to launch aircraft carrier, satellite images show

The dry dock has been flooded so the vessel can be floated, and banners with political slogans and flags can be seen on the warship.

1 Oct 2022 - 1:45AMvideocam

A satellite image of the Jiangnan shipyard in Shanghai, taken on Tuesday, shows the dry dock has been flooded. Photo: Planet Labs

Say it with aircraft carriers: why countries send in the big ships

The vessels can send a political message in a time of tension, analyst says.

13 Jun 2022 - 7:00AMvideocam

China delays launch of Type 003 aircraft carrier

The launch had been been expected during Friday’s Dragon Boat Festival but was delayed for an unexplained reason.

4 Jun 2022 - 2:35AMvideocam

China-Japan relations

China urges Japan to stop ‘dangerous’ close monitoring of navy drills

It comes after the Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group was shadowed by Japan’s Izumo warship in the western Pacific.

26 May 2022 - 8:23PMvideocam

A J-15 fighter jet prepares to land on the Liaoning aircraft carrier. The Chinese warship and its strike group was closely watched by Japan’s navy during drills in the western Pacific in early May. Photo: AP

Liaoning carrier group ends Pacific navy drills seen as signal to Taiwan

Japanese and US navies kept a close eye on the PLA Navy’s aircraft carrier and accompanying vessels during its high-intensity drills.

24 May 2022 - 9:00PMvideocam

Japan observed the take-off and landing of carrier-based J-15 fighters from the Chinese aircraft carrier the Liaoning on May 3, 2022. Photo: Japan Ministry of Defence

China’s carrier drills offer pointers to plans for future strike groups

The Liaoning aircraft carrier conducted high-intensity drills in the Philippine Sea this month as the PLA navy seeks to hone its skills.

17 May 2022 - 11:18PMvideocam

China sends biggest destroyer to lead Yellow Sea combat drills

The Lhasa, seen as the world’s No 2 most powerful destroyer, led a series of drills with other warships and combat aircraft over three days.

16 May 2022 - 6:00AMvideocam

‘More than 100’ PLA Navy sorties send message to West over Taiwan

The Liaoning conducted ‘more than 100 landings and take-offs’ in six days, Japan’s defence ministry said, in the first such report for the aircraft carrier.

14 May 2022 - 6:00PMvideocam

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A carrier-based J-15 fighter jet takes off from the Liaoning’s flight deck during open-sea combat training. Photo: Xinhua

Japanese warship shadows Chinese navy strike group in western Pacific

PLA Navy carrier strike group carries out battle exercises south of Okinawa and east of Taiwan, closely monitored by Japan

5 May 2022 - 8:15PMvideocam

A Chinese carrier-based J-15 fighter takes off from the Liaoning on Tuesday. Photo: Japan Ministry of Defence