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- A source says the jet, also known as the Mighty Dragon, will be fitted with thrust vector nozzles to improve performance
- The country has spent decades trying to master the technology and the upgrade comes after work on a purpose-built engine fell behind schedule
USS Carl Vinson and landing helicopter dock ship USS Essex have arrived in the contentious waterway where they are expected to carry out joint drills.
USS Carl Vinson and landing helicopter dock ship USS Essex have arrived in the contentious waterway where they are expected to carry out joint drills.
Larger number of warships became necessary for missions further afield than South China Sea and Taiwan, retired senior colonel tells mainland media.
Larger number of warships became necessary for missions further afield than South China Sea and Taiwan, retired senior colonel tells mainland media.
Two vessels destined for Thailand and Pakistan while a third built to bolster PLA fleet.
Two vessels destined for Thailand and Pakistan while a third built to bolster PLA fleet.
Greater range of aircraft on board shows a complete formation combat system has been formed, commentator says.
Greater range of aircraft on board shows a complete formation combat system has been formed, commentator says.
Shandong is conducting ‘combat-oriented exercises’ in the contested waterway, while the Liaoning is in the western Pacific.
Shandong is conducting ‘combat-oriented exercises’ in the contested waterway, while the Liaoning is in the western Pacific.
Major modifications seen in ‘Flying Shark’ photo revealed by manufacturers suggest capacity for greater acceleration, possibly catapult take-off.
Major modifications seen in ‘Flying Shark’ photo revealed by manufacturers suggest capacity for greater acceleration, possibly catapult take-off.
The vessel has been photographed at the home base of the Eastern Theatre Command, which covers Taiwan Strait contingencies.
The vessel has been photographed at the home base of the Eastern Theatre Command, which covers Taiwan Strait contingencies.
Assessment by US think tank based on satellite images showing changes in vessel’s appearance – although the ship is years from being commissioned into the navy.
Assessment by US think tank based on satellite images showing changes in vessel’s appearance – although the ship is years from being commissioned into the navy.
China has struggled to come up with its own combat choppers for its new amphibious assault ships.
China has struggled to come up with its own combat choppers for its new amphibious assault ships.
A group of instructors qualify to train other personnel for the difficult task of landing and taking off in the dark from the carrier’s deck.
A group of instructors qualify to train other personnel for the difficult task of landing and taking off in the dark from the carrier’s deck.
Satellite images show construction has progressed considerably, but the jets developed so far do not match the Chinese military’s requirements, insider says.
Satellite images show construction has progressed considerably, but the jets developed so far do not match the Chinese military’s requirements, insider says.
Type 052D guided missile destroyer the Nanning is the third of its class to enter service this year.
Type 052D guided missile destroyer the Nanning is the third of its class to enter service this year.
As the People’s Liberation Army Navy expands its fleet, maintaining the right numbers of ships is a vital consideration strategically and to control cost.
As the People’s Liberation Army Navy expands its fleet, maintaining the right numbers of ships is a vital consideration strategically and to control cost.
The country’s defence ministry said the carrier and its escorts had carried out their first exercise of the year in the disputed waters.
The country’s defence ministry said the carrier and its escorts had carried out their first exercise of the year in the disputed waters.
The offensive capabilities of the newly commissioned Type 075 vessel are likely to cause concern among rival claimants.
The offensive capabilities of the newly commissioned Type 075 vessel are likely to cause concern among rival claimants.
CCTV video of life aboard massive vessel and glimpse at its technologies suggests it is ready for the next stage of its development, source close to navy says.
CCTV video of life aboard massive vessel and glimpse at its technologies suggests it is ready for the next stage of its development, source close to navy says.
Japan sent destroyer JS Suzutsuki and patrol aircraft to monitor and gather information on Chinese navy group.
Japan sent destroyer JS Suzutsuki and patrol aircraft to monitor and gather information on Chinese navy group.
‘Shipbuilders and ship propulsion engineers are keen on making a significant breakthrough’, person close to PLA Navy says.
‘Shipbuilders and ship propulsion engineers are keen on making a significant breakthrough’, person close to PLA Navy says.
Air force advances in the US will push Beijing to match American ingenuity and design, analysts say.
Air force advances in the US will push Beijing to match American ingenuity and design, analysts say.
The KJ-600 is under development at the same time as the new vessel but needs help with launch from a carrier deck
The KJ-600 is under development at the same time as the new vessel but needs help with launch from a carrier deck
Vessel moved to Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai for fitting out, state media reports.
Vessel moved to Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai for fitting out, state media reports.
Vice Admiral Jeffrey Trussler says United States is closely watching the PLA’s missile programme, which he calls an effort to destabilise the region.
Vice Admiral Jeffrey Trussler says United States is closely watching the PLA’s missile programme, which he calls an effort to destabilise the region.
PLA’s KJ-600 carrier-based early warning aircraft took to the skies over Xian on Wednesday morning, military insider says.
PLA’s KJ-600 carrier-based early warning aircraft took to the skies over Xian on Wednesday morning, military insider says.
Locations of DF-26’s launchers put India within its range and pose threat to US base in Japan, after China last year used one to target a ship during a drill.
Locations of DF-26’s launchers put India within its range and pose threat to US base in Japan, after China last year used one to target a ship during a drill.
It shows the computer-generated warplanes flying in formation as a patriotic song is performed. Analysts say variant that could accommodate two pilots would provide more offensive capabilities.
It shows the computer-generated warplanes flying in formation as a patriotic song is performed. Analysts say variant that could accommodate two pilots would provide more offensive capabilities.
Chinese engineers directed to modify the WS-25 engine until it matches America’s F-22 Raptor, says insider.
Chinese engineers directed to modify the WS-25 engine until it matches America’s F-22 Raptor, says insider.
Satellite images show facility at Yulin Naval Base in Sanya will be able to accommodate the giant warships, the first of which is set to launch next year.
Satellite images show facility at Yulin Naval Base in Sanya will be able to accommodate the giant warships, the first of which is set to launch next year.
Report of satellite images of submarine with vessel could signal positive results on the water, analyst says.
Report of satellite images of submarine with vessel could signal positive results on the water, analyst says.
Satellite imagery reveals work on new construction hall at the Bohai facility in Liaoning province.
Satellite imagery reveals work on new construction hall at the Bohai facility in Liaoning province.