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Liaoning aircraft carrier

Liaoning aircraft carrier
China's first aircraft carrier went into commission on September 26, 2012 and was named "Liaoning" after the northeastern province. The 300-metre ship, refurbished and upgraded from the unfinished Soviet carrier Varyag, which China bought from Ukraine in 1998, is believed to be years away from active service.
The PLA Daily says the Liaoning aircraft carrier has conducted “train-as-you-fight” drills more than 10 times beyond the first island chain. Photo: Xinhua via AP
China’s military drills

China’s aircraft carriers put to ‘train-as-you-fight’ test beyond island chains

PLA Daily sheds new light on navy’s drills to increase launch frequency and far-sea combat readiness.

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South China Sea

Opinion | How does China’s modernising navy stack up against the US seventh fleet?

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China's military weapons

China’s Fujian carrier on track for rapid combat readiness. Will there be more?

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China’s aircraft carriers

China’s third aircraft carrier enters service

The Fujian, China’s first self-developed aircraft carrier, entered service on Wednesday after about 18 months of sea trials. The vessel launches planes with electromagnetic catapults, a technology previously only used by the US.

China’s third aircraft carrier enters service
China’s aircraft carriers

PLA’s aircraft carrier goals

China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is expected to be commissioned this year as the country seeks to build up its naval power and narrow the gap with the US carrier fleet.

China’s military drills

How are Chinese carriers pushing limits and testing boundaries in the Pacific?

Training Liaoning and Shandong carriers against each other offers experience that even US military cannot gain in battle: analyst.

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China-Philippines relations

Chinese aircraft carriers’ Pacific presence sparks warnings for Philippines

However, a ‘delicate balance’ should still be maintained to avoid any escalation, analysts warn.

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Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning carries out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise with the Shandong aircraft carrier (not in picture) for the first time in the South China Sea in late October. Photo: Xinhua/AP
China’s military drills

What does China’s PLA gain from operating 2 carriers in second island chain?

PLA is coordinating carriers in the blue-water arena, a tactic it would likely use to deter US forces in a Taiwan conflict, analysts say.

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Aukus alliance

Trump puts submarine pact in rough waters as China touts strength

The Trump administration is reviewing the Aukus submarine accord with the UK and Australia, while Chinese aircraft carriers are charting new courses.

China's military weapons

China’s Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers sail beyond second island chain

The two carrier groups have been spotted in the western Pacific Ocean, with the Liaoning’s passage taking it past Guam.

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The Shandong was one of the two Chinese carriers involved in the exercise. Photo: Thepaper
Indonesia

Indonesia’s budget battles sink its aircraft-carrier dreams

Financial constraints and strategic concerns look set to overshadow the Indonesian navy’s ambitions of owning a dual-use carrier.

The Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi pictured in 2016. Indonesia is reportedly considering buying the recently retired vessel. Photo: AFP
China's military weapons

China trains ‘special mission’ pilots for Fujian aircraft carrier: CCTV

Electromagnetic catapult system allows for heavier and more advanced aircraft, such as KJ-600 airborne early warning and control aircraft.

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China’s navy

Updated Chinese J-15 fighter jet spotted in aircraft carrier drill footage

Military analyst says J-15Bs seen airborne in official images, suggesting planes have entered service.

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China’s navy

Chinese navy holds first dual aircraft carrier drills in South China Sea

State television report shows Liaoning and Shandong sailing side by side in exercises aimed at improving ‘systematic combat capability’.

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The Shandong and Liaoning sail side by side during the exercises in the South China Sea. Photo: Xinhua
Taiwan

Beijing could elaborate law for ‘non-peaceful’ Taiwan reunification

Cautionary remarks by former US envoy, Taipei lawmaker come after PLA unleashes blockade drills over speech by island’s ‘separatist’ leader.

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Taiwanese soldiers display the self-governed island’s national flag during Taiwan’s National Day celebration in Taipei on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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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China’s military

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.

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China’s military

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.

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J-15 fighter jets will be phased out of the PLA Navy’s fleet. Photo: AP
China’s military

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.

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China’s military

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.

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China’s military

‘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.

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

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.

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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 military

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.

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China’s military

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.

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China’s military

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.

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A fighter jet takes off from China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier. Chinese and US vessels have regularly warned each other during American operations in the South China Sea. Photo: Japan Ministry of Defence
China’s military

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.

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

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.

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China’s military

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.

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