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An already massive hangar in northwestern China is now even bigger after receiving a 300-foot-long extension.

China’s Gigantic Secretive Blimp Hangar Has Gotten Even Larger

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Aug 6, 2024
F-15EX and J16, both two seaters, but one uses the second crewman in a different capacity than the traditional weapon system officer role.

USAF Should Look At China’s Future Multi-Crew Fighter Model For F-15EX

By Major Joshua “Soup” Campbell
Posted on Jul 25, 2024
Chinese H-6-series aircraft have flown off the coast of Alaska for what appears to be the first time in an important show of force along with Russian Tu-95 Bear bombers.

Chinese H-6 Missile Carrier Jets Appear For The First Time Off Alaska (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jul 25, 2024
Progressively clearer photos of one of Shenyang’s prototype fighters seems to reveal key features different to those found on the carrier-based J-35, as well as on the earlier FC-31 prototypes. This raises questions about China’s own plans for a potential land-based variant, as well as future export plans, with Pakistan known to have made official plans to acquire a version of the jet.

Land-Based Variant Of China’s J-35 Naval Stealth Fighter Makes Sense

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on May 31, 2024
Nearly 50 warplanes, along with ships and assets ashore, took part in the first day of what Chinese authorities have dubbed "punishment" drills encircling Taiwan following the inauguration of the island's latest President.

China’s “Punishment” Drills Around Taiwan: Day One

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 24, 2024
Footage has been published, apparently for the first time, showing a Chinese H-6 bomber dropping one of the shadowy air-launched ballistic missiles known by the designation 2PZD-21. The missile is part of a growing armory of Chinese aero-ballistic missiles and is widely understood to be a ‘carrier-killer’ weapon designed to be used as part of the country’s anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strategy. However, many questions remain about the role of the weapon and its capabilities.

China’s H-6K Bomber Seen Firing Air-Launched Ballistic Missile For First Time

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on May 1, 2024
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China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber “Not Really” A Concern: U.S. Official

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Apr 23, 2024
A picture has emerged purportedly showing a Chinese H-6 bomber carrying a large mystery payload underneath its fuselage.

Black Mystery Craft Spotted Slung Under Chinese H-6 Bomber

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Apr 23, 2024
Chinese Flanker photographed with PL-17 very long-range air-to-air missile

Massive PL-17 Air-To-Air Missile Seen On Chinese J-16 Fighters

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Dec 2, 2023
A People’s Republic of China J-11 pilot executed an unsafe intercept of a U.S. Air Force B-52 aircraft, which was lawfully conducting routine operations over the South China Sea in international airspace.

Chinese Flanker’s “Unsafe” Intercept Seen From B-52’s Sniper Pod

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Oct 26, 2023
Y-20B RAMP

Our Best Look At China’s Re-Engined Y-20B Cargo Jet

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Apr 6, 2023
KJ500 AEW&C

China’s Massive Fleet Of Radar Planes And The Strategy Behind It

By Thomas Newdick, Andreas Rupprecht
Posted on Apr 5, 2023
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Tailless Warplane Concept May Provide Clues To China’s Future Fighter Ambitions

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jan 18, 2023
Our First Full Look At China’s Own ‘Mother Of All Bombs’

Our First Full Look At China’s Own ‘Mother Of All Bombs’

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Nov 11, 2022
China’s H-6K Bomber Spotted With New Air-Launched Ballistic Missile

China’s H-6K Bomber Spotted With New Air-Launched Ballistic Missile

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 3, 2022
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China Is Working On Its Own Sixth-Generation Fighter Program: Official

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Sep 28, 2022
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Chinese J-15 Fighters Fly Directly Over U.S. Navy Destroyer In New Video

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Sep 26, 2022
Air Force Generals Aren’t “Losing Sleep” Over China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter

Air Force Generals Aren’t “Losing Sleep” Over China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Sep 23, 2022
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Mysterious J-20 Fighter-Like Shapes Appear At Remote Chinese Airbase

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Sep 15, 2022
J-20 missiles

A Guide To China’s Increasingly Impressive Air-To-Air Missile Inventory

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Sep 1, 2022
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Do These Models Provide A Glimpse Of China’s Future H-20 Bomber? (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Aug 22, 2022
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China’s J-10 Fighter Spotted In New ‘Big Spine’ Configuration (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway, Emma Helfrich
Posted on Jul 19, 2022
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First Flight For China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber Could Be Imminent: Report

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jul 8, 2022
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Chinese Fighter’s Decoy Dump In Front Of A P-8 Sets Dangerous New Precedent (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Jun 6, 2022
YJ-21 H6 anti-ship ballistic missile

This Is Our Best Look Yet At China’s Air-Launched ‘Carrier Killer’ Missile

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Apr 20, 2022
China’s Y-20 Cargo Jet Has An Upper Passenger Deck That Can Be Installed In Its Hold

China’s Y-20 Cargo Jet Has An Upper Passenger Deck That Can Be Installed In Its Hold

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Apr 12, 2022
Half A Dozen Chinese Y-20 Cargo Jets Popped Up Over Europe Last Night (Updated)

Half A Dozen Chinese Y-20 Cargo Jets Popped Up Over Europe Last Night (Updated)

By Stetson Payne and Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Apr 10, 2022
Tailless Fighter-Like Airframe Spotted At Chinese Jet Manufacturer’s Test Airfield

Tailless Fighter-Like Airframe Spotted At Chinese Jet Manufacturer’s Test Airfield

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Oct 30, 2021
Chinese Pilots Are Also Dueling With AI Opponents In Simulated Dogfights And Losing: Report

Chinese Pilots Are Also Dueling With AI Opponents In Simulated Dogfights And Losing: Report

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jun 18, 2021
16 Chinese Airlifters Made A Run Over The South China Sea At Malaysian Airspace

16 Chinese Airlifters Made A Run Over The South China Sea At Malaysian Airspace

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Jun 1, 2021
Mysterious Secluded Facility With Large Hangar Emerges At Chinese Bomber Base

Mysterious Secluded Facility With Large Hangar Emerges At Chinese Bomber Base

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on May 19, 2021
Remembering The Time Grumman Helped Craft A Modern Fighter For China

Remembering The Time Grumman Helped Craft A Modern Fighter For China

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Apr 30, 2021
Massive New Chinese Military Heliport Taking Shape Right Across From Taiwan

Massive New Chinese Military Heliport Taking Shape Right Across From Taiwan

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Mar 18, 2021
Flood Of Chinese Aircraft South Of Taiwan Continues Days After Mock Attack Runs On U.S. Carrier

Flood Of Chinese Aircraft South Of Taiwan Continues Days After Mock Attack Runs On U.S. Carrier

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Feb 1, 2021
China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter First Flew 10 Years Ago Today. A Two-Seater Could Be Next.

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter First Flew 10 Years Ago Today. A Two-Seater Could Be Next.

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Jan 11, 2021
South Korea Scrambles Fighters To Intercept Russian And Chinese Bombers On Joint Maneuvers (Updated)

South Korea Scrambles Fighters To Intercept Russian And Chinese Bombers On Joint Maneuvers (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Dec 22, 2020
China’s Y-20 Transport Appears To Be Finally Flying With Indigenous Jet Engines

China’s Y-20 Transport Appears To Be Finally Flying With Indigenous Jet Engines

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Dec 3, 2020
New Images Of China’s Elusive Catapult-Capable J-15T Carrier Fighter Emerge

New Images Of China’s Elusive Catapult-Capable J-15T Carrier Fighter Emerge

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Nov 18, 2020
This May Be Our First Glimpse Of China’s New Air-Launched Anti-Radiation Missile

This May Be Our First Glimpse Of China’s New Air-Launched Anti-Radiation Missile

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Nov 9, 2020
The Nanchang J-12 Is The Lightweight Chinese Fighter You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

The Nanchang J-12 Is The Lightweight Chinese Fighter You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

By Thomas Newdick
Updated on Nov 5, 2020
Chinese Air Force Video Depicting Bombers Attacking Guam Steals Scenes From Transformers

Chinese Air Force Video Depicting Bombers Attacking Guam Steals Scenes From Transformers

By Thomas Newdick
Posted on Sep 21, 2020
New Chinese Air-Launched Glide Weapon Designed To Be An Airfield Killer

New Chinese Air-Launched Glide Weapon Designed To Be An Airfield Killer

By Jamie Hunter
Posted on Aug 17, 2020
Chinese Fighters Cross Into Taiwan’s Side Of The Strait As High-Level U.S. Visit Begins

Chinese Fighters Cross Into Taiwan’s Side Of The Strait As High-Level U.S. Visit Begins

By Jamie Hunter and Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Aug 10, 2020
Video Of Chinese Fighters Over South China Sea Gives Insight Into Long-Range Missions

Video Of Chinese Fighters Over South China Sea Gives Insight Into Long-Range Missions

By Jamie Hunter
Updated on Aug 3, 2020
China’s Enhanced J-20B Stealth Fighter May Arrive Soon, Here’s What It Could Include

China’s Enhanced J-20B Stealth Fighter May Arrive Soon, Here’s What It Could Include

By Jamie Hunter
Posted on Jul 20, 2020
This Rare Cockpit Video Of Chinese Fighter Pilots Dogfighting Offers Unique Insights

This Rare Cockpit Video Of Chinese Fighter Pilots Dogfighting Offers Unique Insights

By Jamie Hunter
Posted on Jul 15, 2020
Taiwanese Fighters Drive Off Chinese Jets After Navy Transport Plane Flies Over The Island

Taiwanese Fighters Drive Off Chinese Jets After Navy Transport Plane Flies Over The Island

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Jun 9, 2020
China’s Y-20 Airlifters Make Crisis Debut Bringing Medics And Cargo To Virus Plagued Wuhan

China’s Y-20 Airlifters Make Crisis Debut Bringing Medics And Cargo To Virus Plagued Wuhan

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Feb 13, 2020
The Claim That A New Cambodian Airfield Is Actually A Chinese Base Is Dubious At Best

The Claim That A New Cambodian Airfield Is Actually A Chinese Base Is Dubious At Best

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Feb 12, 2020
This Massive Desert Base Is China’s Version Of America’s Nellis Air Force Base

This Massive Desert Base Is China’s Version Of America’s Nellis Air Force Base

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jan 15, 2020
Four Of The Biggest Revelations From China’s Massive 70th Anniversary Military Parade

Four Of The Biggest Revelations From China’s Massive 70th Anniversary Military Parade

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Oct 6, 2019
Taiwan Will “Forcibly Expel” Chinese Planes After Recent Taiwan Strait Boundary Violation

Taiwan Will “Forcibly Expel” Chinese Planes After Recent Taiwan Strait Boundary Violation

By Joseph Trevithick
Posted on Apr 1, 2019
China Looks To Replace Its J-15 Carrier Fighter Jets Amid Reports Of Crashes

China Looks To Replace Its J-15 Carrier Fighter Jets Amid Reports Of Crashes

By Joseph Trevithick
Updated on Jul 6, 2018
Take A Rare Peek Inside China’s Expansive Joint Battle Command Center

Take A Rare Peek Inside China’s Expansive Joint Battle Command Center

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Nov 7, 2017
Is This China’s DF-21D Air Launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Toting Bomber?

Is This China’s DF-21D Air Launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Toting Bomber?

By Tyler Rogoway
Updated on Aug 15, 2017
Two Tense Regions, Two Potential U.S. Foes, Two Massive Military Parades

Two Tense Regions, Two Potential U.S. Foes, Two Massive Military Parades

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Jul 30, 2017
Chinese Su-30 Flanker Goes Inverted Over USAF Nuke Sniffing Plane

Chinese Su-30 Flanker Goes Inverted Over USAF Nuke Sniffing Plane

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on May 19, 2017
Shadowy New Missile Appears Under the Wing of Chinese J-16 Fighter

Shadowy New Missile Appears Under the Wing of Chinese J-16 Fighter

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Nov 21, 2016
China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Will Likely Look Like This At Its Air Show Debut

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Will Likely Look Like This At Its Air Show Debut

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Oct 19, 2016
South China Sea Images Show Potential For Escalating Chinese Airpower

South China Sea Images Show Potential For Escalating Chinese Airpower

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on Aug 10, 2016
China Scrambles Fighters Against US Warship From Its South China Sea Air Base For The First Time

China Scrambles Fighters Against US Warship From Its South China Sea Air Base For The First Time

By Tyler Rogoway
Posted on May 10, 2016