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A video showing testing of the Chinese GL-6 hard-kill active protection system underscores how systems like this to provide a valuable additional layer of defense against uncrewed aerial threats, including highly maneuverable first-person view (FPV) kamikaze drones, something TWZ has previously explored in an in-depth feature.

Chinese Tank’s Active Protection System Seen Intercepting Drone-Fired Rocket Propelled Grenade Chinese Tank’s Active Protection System Seen Intercepting Drone-Fired Rocket Propelled Grenade

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Feb 7, 2025

Taiwan has received its first batch of M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks as it continues its drive to modernize its armed forces, which face an expanding military threat from Beijing. While the upgrade for the Republic of China Army (ROCA) — which was still operating 1950s-era M41A3 Walker Bulldog light tanks until the last couple of years — is obvious, there are still questions over how suitable the big and heavy Abrams is for the island’s defensive requirements.

M1A2 Abrams Tanks Arrive In Taiwan M1A2 Abrams Tanks Arrive In Taiwan

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Dec 16, 2024

Taiwan is lining up to become the next customer for the combat-proven National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System or NASAMS air defense system, after the United States approved its sale to the country.

Battle-Proven NASAMS Air Defense Systems Approved For Taiwan Battle-Proven NASAMS Air Defense Systems Approved For Taiwan

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 30, 2024

China has revealed a new tiltrotor drone concept, the Zhang Ying UR6000, that has clear military potential, despite initially being pitched for civilian missions.

China’s Large Tiltrotor Drone Breaks Cover China’s Large Tiltrotor Drone Breaks Cover

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Oct 15, 2024

For the first time in more than four decades, China has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) out in the Western Pacific, ostensibly for training purposes.

First Chinese ICBM Test Into The Pacific In Decades Is A Big Deal (Updated) First Chinese ICBM Test Into The Pacific In Decades Is A Big Deal (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Sep 25, 2024

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 China’s Gigantic Secretive Blimp Hangar Has Gotten Even Larger

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Aug 6, 2024

Chinese soldiers are taking part in maneuvers in Belarus, adding another new dynamic to the security situation in Eastern Europe, dominated by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the fallout surrounding it. While Belarus has been a staunch ally of Russia it has, more recently, made overtures toward China, with the aim of building closer relations with it, including in the military sphere.

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Chinese Troops Begin Drills Along Poland’s Border In Belarus Chinese Troops Begin Drills Along Poland’s Border In Belarus

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jul 9, 2024

Personnel from China's PLA engage in counter FPV-drone training

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Chinese Soldiers Train To Fend Off FPV Drones Chinese Soldiers Train To Fend Off FPV Drones

By Oliver Parken, Tyler Rogoway

Updated on May 20, 2024

A Chinese high-flying, long-range WZ-7 drone has been spotted near the Philippines for what appears to be the first time.

China’s High-Altitude WZ-7 Drone Has Appeared Near The Philippines China’s High-Altitude WZ-7 Drone Has Appeared Near The Philippines

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 18, 2024

A sortie today by a Chinese WZ-7 could be more significant beyond just being the apparent first time one of these drones has flown over the Sea of Japan.

China’s WZ-7 High-Altitude Drone Makes First Known Flight Over Sea Of Japan China’s WZ-7 High-Altitude Drone Makes First Known Flight Over Sea Of Japan

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Mar 27, 2024

The Pentagon is concerned that China's People's Liberation Army could pursue a conventionally armed ICBM, which could create dangerous strategic ambiguity and uncertainty.

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China May Acquire Conventionally Armed ICBMs: Pentagon Report China May Acquire Conventionally Armed ICBMs: Pentagon Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 20, 2023

Speculation Over Possible New J-35 Variant For China’s Air Force Speculation Over Possible New J-35 Variant For China’s Air Force

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Sep 29, 2023

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Taiwan’s AH-64s Are The World’s Most Sinister-Looking Apaches Taiwan’s AH-64s Are The World’s Most Sinister-Looking Apaches

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Sep 22, 2023

Chinese J-20 aircraft on the runway

China’s J-20 Isn’t A “Dominating Aircraft,” USAF General Says China’s J-20 Isn’t A “Dominating Aircraft,” USAF General Says

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Sep 13, 2023

Signs point to the first flight of a J-20 stealth fighter with two WS-15 engines.

China’s J-20 Fighter With Long-Awaited WS-15 Engines May Have Flown China’s J-20 Fighter With Long-Awaited WS-15 Engines May Have Flown

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 29, 2023

Eurofighter Luftwaffe

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Germany Demands China Stop Using Ex-Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots For Training Germany Demands China Stop Using Ex-Luftwaffe Fighter Pilots For Training

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Jun 5, 2023