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- As the race to find the best platform for a modified fighter hots up, designer wins critics’ support by selling the American angle
- PLA Navy ‘should choose a reliable platform that has a long combat range and potential for development … and the best choice is the J-20,’ expert says
Its developer says the 20-megawatt units went into service ‘recently’ but does not specify which ships now have them installed.
Its developer says the 20-megawatt units went into service ‘recently’ but does not specify which ships now have them installed.
As China aims to equal US naval strength in the Pacific, its first domestically developed carrier begins final assembly process.
As China aims to equal US naval strength in the Pacific, its first domestically developed carrier begins final assembly process.
The J-20B has overcome agility problems to finally be considered a fully fledged fifth-generation fighter, military source says.
The J-20B has overcome agility problems to finally be considered a fully fledged fifth-generation fighter, military source says.
Plans to start testing a new fighter next year have raised speculation that the designer is trying to develop a new warplane for the country’s new aircraft carriers.
Plans to start testing a new fighter next year have raised speculation that the designer is trying to develop a new warplane for the country’s new aircraft carriers.
Assessment comes as Communist Party anti-corruption watchdog introduces rules for mandatory audits of all serving and retired top brass.
Assessment comes as Communist Party anti-corruption watchdog introduces rules for mandatory audits of all serving and retired top brass.
World’s largest offshore farm ship expected to be ready to set sail in 2022, China State Shipbuilding Corp says.
World’s largest offshore farm ship expected to be ready to set sail in 2022, China State Shipbuilding Corp says.
Naval training was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, but the vessel is now carrying out its first exercises at sea since being commissioned late last year.
Naval training was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, but the vessel is now carrying out its first exercises at sea since being commissioned late last year.
Warship joined by at least five escort vessels and analysts say the drills were ‘very significant’ to show the strike group wasn’t hit by coronavirus.
Warship joined by at least five escort vessels and analysts say the drills were ‘very significant’ to show the strike group wasn’t hit by coronavirus.
Celebrations marred by fire damage to sister ship two weeks earlier during fitting out at same shipyard in Shanghai.
Celebrations marred by fire damage to sister ship two weeks earlier during fitting out at same shipyard in Shanghai.
Adapted JL-9 designed for use with the catapult launch system on the Type 002 carrier, which is still in construction.
Adapted JL-9 designed for use with the catapult launch system on the Type 002 carrier, which is still in construction.
‘They would not do well against us right now. But I’m less concerned about right now than I am 10 years from now,’ acting US Navy secretary says.
‘They would not do well against us right now. But I’m less concerned about right now than I am 10 years from now,’ acting US Navy secretary says.
Naval command tells all hands on Chinese warship that trips ashore need permission of captain after medical exam as ‘each and every corner’ of vessel is disinfected.
Naval command tells all hands on Chinese warship that trips ashore need permission of captain after medical exam as ‘each and every corner’ of vessel is disinfected.
Unmanned surface vessel is said to be world’s first with multiple roles – anti-submarine, air defence and surface combat – and powerful weaponry.
Unmanned surface vessel is said to be world’s first with multiple roles – anti-submarine, air defence and surface combat – and powerful weaponry.
Guided-missile cruiser headed north through the strategic waterway in a show of ‘the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific’.
Guided-missile cruiser headed north through the strategic waterway in a show of ‘the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific’.
The PLA Navy has started ordering bigger warships as it starts to prepare for missions further away from its shoreline
The PLA Navy has started ordering bigger warships as it starts to prepare for missions further away from its shoreline
Air force chief had taken part in a secret mission to Yemen and later played a key role in strengthening the island’s fleet of fighter jets.
Air force chief had taken part in a secret mission to Yemen and later played a key role in strengthening the island’s fleet of fighter jets.
Latest launches bring total number of PLA Navy ships built this year to 24 as the country seeks to overhaul its military.
Latest launches bring total number of PLA Navy ships built this year to 24 as the country seeks to overhaul its military.
The country’s second aircraft carrier, the Shandong, officially entered service this month, but plans to develop more modern ships means the need to train more fliers will only grow.
The country’s second aircraft carrier, the Shandong, officially entered service this month, but plans to develop more modern ships means the need to train more fliers will only grow.
State department urges Beijing to abstain from actions that would jeopardise the island’s security after latest pre-election show of strength.
State department urges Beijing to abstain from actions that would jeopardise the island’s security after latest pre-election show of strength.
The carrier’s journey, monitored by the Taiwanese military, is its first such operation since being commissioned.
The carrier’s journey, monitored by the Taiwanese military, is its first such operation since being commissioned.
Aircraft carrier is named after province where it will be based, but it also carries a message aimed at reminding the PLA Navy to learn from past humiliations.
Aircraft carrier is named after province where it will be based, but it also carries a message aimed at reminding the PLA Navy to learn from past humiliations.
CCTV footage indicates that the Shandong might have just 24 J-15s on board rather than the 36 previously expected.
CCTV footage indicates that the Shandong might have just 24 J-15s on board rather than the 36 previously expected.
Lai Yijun has a major in missiles and a reputation for stepping up when it counts.
Lai Yijun has a major in missiles and a reputation for stepping up when it counts.
China’s first home-built aircraft carrier called the Shandong formally entered service on December 17, 2019. Commissioned by President Xi Jinping, the new warship represents a major milestone in the country’s efforts to build up its naval power. It is China’s second aircraft carrier after the Liaoning, which is a refitted vessel purchased from Ukraine.
China’s first home-built aircraft carrier called the Shandong formally entered service on December 17, 2019. Commissioned by President Xi Jinping, the new warship represents a major milestone in the country’s efforts to build up its naval power. It is China’s second aircraft carrier after the Liaoning, which is a refitted vessel purchased from Ukraine.
The country’s second carrier is commissioned into the service by President Xi Jinping in Hainan province.
The country’s second carrier is commissioned into the service by President Xi Jinping in Hainan province.
Best pilots from carrier-borne squadrons sent to naval academy for warship training programme to meet ‘urgent need’ for commanders.
Best pilots from carrier-borne squadrons sent to naval academy for warship training programme to meet ‘urgent need’ for commanders.
New US$11.4 billion ship designed to carry and fly more planes with fewer sailors.
New US$11.4 billion ship designed to carry and fly more planes with fewer sailors.
Military sources say that work on a second Type 002 ship - the most advanced homegrown vessels – could start within two years but plans for a more modern ship appear to have been put on ice.
Military sources say that work on a second Type 002 ship - the most advanced homegrown vessels – could start within two years but plans for a more modern ship appear to have been put on ice.
Washington-based think tank CSIS believes hull assembly of Type 002 warship should be finished within 12 months and vessel will then be moved to a newly built harbour and wharf for fitting.
Washington-based think tank CSIS believes hull assembly of Type 002 warship should be finished within 12 months and vessel will then be moved to a newly built harbour and wharf for fitting.