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

By Major Joshua “Soup” Campbell

Jul 25 11:24 AM EDT

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

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 24 9:34 PM EDT

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

By Thomas Newdick

May 31 2:15 PM EDT

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

By Joseph Trevithick

May 23 8:52 PM EDT

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

By Thomas Newdick

May 1 1:38 PM EDT

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China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber “Not Really” A Concern: U.S. Official China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber “Not Really” A Concern: U.S. Official

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 23 2:34 PM EDT

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 Black Mystery Craft Spotted Slung Under Chinese H-6 Bomber

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 22 8:39 PM EDT

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

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 2 2:13 PM EST

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

By Thomas Newdick

Oct 26 5:10 PM EDT

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

By Thomas Newdick

Apr 6 2:32 PM EDT

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

By Thomas Newdick, Andreas Rupprecht

Apr 5 3:41 PM EDT

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Tailless Warplane Concept May Provide Clues To China’s Future Fighter Ambitions Tailless Warplane Concept May Provide Clues To China’s Future Fighter Ambitions

By Thomas Newdick

Jan 18 5:37 PM EST

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

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

Nov 11 5:36 PM EST

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

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

Nov 3 4:22 PM EDT

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China Is Working On Its Own Sixth-Generation Fighter Program: Official China Is Working On Its Own Sixth-Generation Fighter Program: Official

By Thomas Newdick

Sep 28 3:53 PM EDT

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Chinese J-15 Fighters Fly Directly Over U.S. Navy Destroyer In New Video Chinese J-15 Fighters Fly Directly Over U.S. Navy Destroyer In New Video

By Thomas Newdick

Sep 26 2:09 PM EDT