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Latest news, features and opinion on the military in China, including the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the development of warships, aircraft carriers and fighter jets, spending on the armed forces and reforms and modernisation. US-China and mainland-Taiwan military tensions and the deployment of China’s armed forces overseas are also covered.
Meeting between China and the US is not only about avoiding doomsday, but a show of joint leadership that can bring a troubled world to a better place.
A growing number of countries are diversifying their purchases of weapons, with many turning to China and willing to settle payments in the Chinese currency.
Impact of study on US military’s F-22 fighter jet could be great given range of its air-to-air missiles and required radius for ground bomb attacks, says team.
AI-controlled weapon developed by Chinese scientists is up to 54 per cent more accurate than traditional water cannons.
Comments follow US President’s meeting with Japanese leader, where they unveiled a series of deals to strengthen military and economic ties to counter China.
New weapons programmes to counter China in the air and space held up by political obstruction, stopgap measures, Senate subpanel told.
Study Times, a key Communist Party paper, publishes series by PLA experts on emerging weapons technology to take strategic high ground.
The veteran aerospace engineer was described as a ‘hidden dragon’ at an awards ceremony hosted by the state broadcaster CCTV
Chinese foreign ministry says China does not compete with other nations in military power and ‘firmly pursues a defensive national defence policy’.
Due to potential use in development of hypersonic weapons, Vulcan-CFD software is subject to export controls with distributions limited to within US.
Ukraine’s drones have taken a heavy toll on Russian ships and ports, offering valuable lessons in asymmetrical warfare.
The US Navy has an edge over its Chinese counterparts in terms of firepower and access to its supply bases in the region, analysts say.
First images of the aircraft – referred to as the Z-21 – emerged on social media last week.
Engineers have used electric vehicle know-how to create the world’s most powerful electromagnetic aircraft catapult.
US and China likely to continue developing hypersonic weapons while also improving their defensive capabilities to neutralise these systems: analyst.
Chinese research into the effectiveness of using lasers to combat hypersonic missiles turns up some surprise findings.
Congress hears plea for more funding, speed and capability to protect strategically vital American territory as PLA enhances its missile technology.
The test was conducted on Sunday after a B-52 bomber left the island of Guam carrying an Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon.
Once this new device reaches the target airspace it can split in the blink of an eye into two, three or even six smaller drones, depending on battle needs.
Experts issue warnings about the Chinese military build-up in the western Pacific and about expanded ties between China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.
A new unmanned aircraft is set to pose a challenge to missile defence systems with quick manoeuvrability even at high altitudes.
Ukraine remains a big source of gas turbines and engines for Chinese destroyers and aircraft.
PLA says increased military spending aims to ‘improve strategic capacity’ to defend sovereignty, security and development interests amid ‘instability and uncertainty’ and ‘complex and grim’ anti-separatist struggle.
China will be world-class in most space technology areas by 2030, US Space Command’s Stephen Whiting says.
Singapore’s will buy eight more F-35 stealth fighters, eventually replacing its older F-16s, as the city state’s air force noted the growing capability of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
After America was seen strapping guns to robotic dogs, Chinese scientists decided to reveal their own tests.
In a sign Beijing is stepping up pressure on Taipei, fleet carried out vessel checks, fishing boat protection and issued warnings near Kinmen where mainland fishermen died, says China Coast Guard.
The new diamond-based chips have a 30% higher power density than any other product, scientists say.
Export version on display until Sunday said to feature ‘fire support’ for ground forces, and improved resistance and attack power.
Researchers have developed a new type of plasma stealth device that could be a game-changer for military aircraft.