Palmer Luckey, founder of US defense contractor Anduril, posted an image with a caption on social media on Friday, claiming that "not convinced China's J-35 measures up to the real deal." His remarks quickly sparked a debate on international social platform, with some netizens mocking his comment.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned yet another new Type 052D guided missile destroyer, the Ganzi (Hull Number 128), with its training footage released by official media on Thursday. A Chinese military affairs expert said that the Type 052D is a very capable class of warship that is suitable for mass production and continued upgrades, and ships of this class are making significant contributions to China's national defense.
Amid Pakistan's remarks that multiple countries have expressed interest in acquiring the JF-17 fighter jets, a Bloomberg report on Tuesday questioned whether Pakistan's production capacity of the China-Pakistan jointly developed aircraft can meet a potential sudden surge in demand. A Chinese aviation expert said that this could be a “sweet problem” for Pakistan, as backed by strong order demand, the country's aviation industry is expected to develop rapidly, and potential capacity constraints are ultimately not a true concern given China's support for Pakistan in manufacturing this type of fighter jet.
Some of China's top military aviation products, including the J-35A stealth fighter and the J-10CE, are being exhibited at the Singapore Airshow that kicked off on Tuesday, with the J-10C fighters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force's Bayi Aerobatic Team making their flight-performance debut in Singapore. A Chinese aviation expert said Chinese warplanes offer high performance, reliability and reasonable pricing, giving them strong potential in the international market.
Official Chinese media on Saturday provided details on rarely seen systematic test flights featuring newly manufactured J-20A stealth fighter jets, with an expert saying that the Chinese manufacturer has reached a new level in aircraft production.
The aircraft carrier Fujian has been conducting test and training missions as scheduled since its commissioning, and the vessel is making steady progress toward the goal of developing formation-oriented, systematic combat capabilities, China's Ministry of National Defense said on Thursday.
The Ministry of National Defense of China on Thursday slammed the release of animated videos by some foreign arms firms depicting the “sinking” of Chinese naval vessels as acts of self-indulgence.
A US carrier strike group has reportedly arrived in the Middle East region by Monday amid speculation over potential operations against Iran, while the Iranian side said the US warships would not weaken Iran's defense resolve.
Taiwan media exposed that the military on the island has newly established a high-level “joint firepower coordination center” to coordinate its overcomplicated firepower deployment, with US personnel involved amid US-made equipment's commissioning. A Chinese mainland expert on Monday slammed the move as a futile attempt to resist reunification and seek “independence” by relying on the US.
J-10C fighter jets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's Bayi Aerobatic Team will deliver flight performances at the upcoming Singapore Airshow for the first time, with the aircraft scheduled to make a direct flight to Singapore via in-flight refueling, according to Chinese media reports on Sunday. An expert said that through the event, the J-10C is expected to attract more foreign procurement interests.
China's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, has reached operational capability, as revealed in an official media report on the first anniversary of the warship's commissioning on Thursday. An expert said that the short period it took for the new-type vessel to become combat-ready is incredible.
The Canadian Armed Forces have modeled a hypothetical US military invasion of Canada and the country's potential response for the first time in a century, according to a Canadian media report on Tuesday. A Chinese expert said that Canada's reported move highlights the growing rift between the two allies amid the US' territorial claims, and reflects Canada's sense of crisis as well as a certain level of preparedness to not succumb to US bullying.
A Type 055 large destroyer of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has boosted key new capabilities through new practices in a recent free-form confrontational exercise against a submarine in the South China Sea, official Chinese media reported on Tuesday. An expert noted that the Type 055 not only excels at air defense and anti-ship operations, but also at anti-submarine warfare.
BRICS members, including China, Russia and South Africa, recently wrapped up a joint maritime exercise off South Africa, in which they practiced rescuing a hijacked commercial vessel, according to official Chinese media on Sunday.
A recent official media program unveiled some of the equipment and tactics used by a special forces unit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in a nighttime hostage rescue training drill against terrorists. An expert said that the exercise displayed the PLA special forces' capabilities in infiltration and key personnel extraction.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed on Wednesday that several countries were “actively” engaged in talks with Pakistan for its JF-17 fighter jets, Pakistani media the Dawn reported. A Chinese expert named the China-Pakistan co-developed aircraft's capabilities, which were demonstrated last year in real combat, as a reason behind the increasing international interests.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Information Support Force is reportedly developing more than 10 types of experimental equipment, aiming to boost the combat capability of new qualities using quantum technology and supercomputing. A Chinese expert said on Thursday that quantum technology is characterized by high confidentiality, while supercomputers could enable fast intelligence processing and transmission, which provide advantages on the battlefield.
Indonesia and Pakistan are closing in on a defense deal involving JF-17 fighter jet jointly developed by China and Pakistan, Reuters reported on Monday, citing sources. A Chinese expert said on Tuesday that JF-17 is an outstanding warplane with advanced radar and weapon systems, and foreign interest reflects that it is gaining more international recognition.
The US used a secret aircraft that painted to look like a civilian plane in a military operation that killed 11 people last September, it was exposed by the New York Times on Monday. A Chinese expert said on Tuesday that, if the case turns out to be true, using aircraft in civilian disguise for military operations violates international law, and it is an immoral behavior that could severely undermine the international order of civilian aviation. The expert also warned all parties to raise vigilance, as the case further exposed the US' recklessness in resorting to foul means in military operations.
A new variant of the Type 054A guided missile frigate has entered service with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, characterized by a main gun of a larger caliber and an extended flight deck to host a new-type anti-submarine helicopter, official Chinese media reported on Monday.
Chinese official media unveiled more details about two upgraded versions of the J-20 stealth fighter jet, the J-20A and the J-20S, on Sunday, the 15th anniversary of the J-20's maiden flight, highlighting the continuous evolution of the J-20 series aircraft.
In mid-January, the "Will for Peace 2026" joint maritime exercise will be held in the sea and airspace near Simon's Town, South Africa, with BRICS members including China, Russia and South Africa taking part, according to a statement from China's Ministry of National Defense on Friday.
Amid the US' pursuit of Greenland and worries about a US military takeover, US Vice President JD Vance reportedly again hyped that Greenland is “critical” for the defense of the US and the world against possible Russian or Chinese missile attacks. Such rhetoric is only a made-up excuse for the US' hegemonic territorial claims on Greenland, a Chinese expert said on Friday.
Two Chinese think tanks on Thursday jointly release a research report on Japan's nuclear capabilities amid Japanese right-wing forces expanding nuclear ambitions, warning that Japan has the capabilities to develop nuclear weapons within a relatively short timeframe, calling on the international community to be on high alert to thwart any dangerous attempt to revive Japanese militarism and to jointly safeguard the postwar international order and the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.
China's top aircraft manufacturer, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), on Wednesday announced that it had hosted first flights of the new year for the J-35 carrier-based stealth fighter jet among other types of aircraft, accompanied by photos and a video. An expert said the move demonstrated China's confidence in its warplane production capabilities.
Recently, the US launched a military strike against Venezuela and forcibly seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. According to US media reports, the operation began with cyberwarfare. Chinese cybersecurity firm Antiy released a report on Tuesday saying that the US likely conducted cyberattacks to cause widespread power outages, thereby "opening operational channels" for subsequent airstrikes and special operations.
The US military operation in Venezuela to seize the country's president Nicolás Maduro showed new tactical adjustments compared with previous similar US actions, including the deployment of more advanced weapons, the application of drones and the role of the mole planted by the US intelligence agency, said a Chinese military affairs expert on Sunday, while stressing the unlawfulness and injustice of the US action.
After the US military strikes on Venezuela on Saturday, which reportedly led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Chinese military affairs experts analyzed how the US Delta Force carried out the mission, while stressing the illegality of the US invasion of a sovereign state.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned a new Type 052D guided missile destroyer, which features upgraded radar, weapon and network systems, leading to enhanced regional air defense, sea attack and task force command capabilities, official media reported.
"Fire! Fire! All rounds hit target!" On Tuesday, the PLA Eastern Theater Command released footage of the live-fire drills conducted in the afternoon. The live-fire drill was the highlight of the "Justice Mission-2025" military exercises. In accordance with the plan, the Eastern Theater Command carried out important military exercises and organized live-fire drills in the designated maritime and aerial areas from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Tuesday. Zhang Chi, a professor at the National Defense University, said that wherever the “Taiwan independence” separatists are, the PLA's firepower package will be delivered there.
Zhu Anqing, spokesperson of the East Sea Bureau, the China Coast Guard (CCG) said that on Tuesday, the Fujian Coast Guard continued to organize law enforcement patrol in the waters off the Taiwan island. The patrol focused on drills such as verification and identification, warning and expulsion, as well as visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS), which tested the regional control capabilities.
The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday released footage of its long-range live-fire artillery drills, showing the ground forces launching live-fire strikes with long-range modularized rocket systems. Zhang Chi, a professor at the National Defense University, said that the purpose of the live-fire drills is to conduct pinpoint attacks, striking straight at the weaknesses of the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces.
On Tuesday, the China Coast Guard (CCG) continued to organize task forces to carry out comprehensive law enforcement patrol in the waters off the Taiwan island, the Matsu and Wuqiu islands. The CCG, in conjunction with the Global Times, released the "Throat-choking" poster, demonstrating the CCG's capability to control key maritime areas and seize dangerous targets.
Following “Shield of Justice, Smashing Illusion” and “Arrow of Justice, Control and Denial,” the PLA Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday released its third theme poster titled “Justice Hammer, Blockade and Disruption.” It depicts two sledgehammers striking hard at southern and northern parts of Taiwan island, symbolizing "smashing the head and severing the tail." The upper hammer smashes the separatist ideology of reactionary elements in Taiwan who seek "Taiwan independence," while the lower hammer crushes a die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatist holding the badge of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), as well as Taiwan military soldier armed with a Stinger missile.
Information released by the PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday showed that many new-quality combat forces, including an amphibious assault ship task force, bomber task forces and drones, have participated in the ongoing "Justice Mission 2025" exercise. Notably, this marks the first appearance of a Type 075 amphibious assault ship in exercises surrounding Taiwan.
Zhu Anqing, spokesperson of the East Sea Bureau, the China Coast Guard (CCG), said that on Monday, the Fujian Coast Guard organized task forces to carry out law enforcement patrol in the waters surrounding the Taiwan island, conducting drills on subjects of joint protection of fishing activities, identification and verification, as well as interception and detention operations against unwarranted vessels. The drills tested capabilities of effective jurisdiction and efficient law enforcement. The CCG then released an illustration of its vessel task forces' law enforcement patrol off Taiwan island in accordance with the one-China principle.
Zhu Anqing, spokesperson of the East Sea Bureau, the China Coast Guard (CCG) said that from Monday, the Fujian Coast Guard organized task forces to carry out comprehensive law enforcement patrol in the waters off the Taiwan island, the Matsu and Wuqiu Islands. These activities were carried out to exercise the jurisdiction over the Taiwan Island and its attached islets in accordance with the one-China principle.
The PLA Eastern Theater Command launched on Monday the "Justice Mission 2025" military exercises. The Eastern Theater Command has released intensive updates on the drill dynamics, which fully demonstrates the PLA's confidence. The second poster issued by the Eastern Theater Command further shows the operational advantages of modern unmanned equipment, including full-domain coverage, flexible maneuverability and precision strikes.
On Monday 7:30 am, the PLA Eastern Theater Command announced that it has launched the "Justice Mission 2025" military exercises. Simultaneously, the Eastern Theater Command issued a notice on and a sketch map of the joint military drill areas, stating that it will conduct major military drills and organize live firing activities in the seas and airspace around Taiwan from 8 am to 6 pm on Tuesday.
Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command, said on Monday that starting from Monday, the PLA Eastern Theater Command is dispatching its Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force troops to conduct joint military drills code-named "Justice Mission 2025" in the Taiwan Straits and areas to the north, southwest, southeast and east of the Taiwan island.
An official Chinese media report on Sunday unveiled the moment when a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile was launched from a Type 055 large destroyer of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. Experts said that the maneuverable hypersonic missile can hit targets from an almost vertical angle, making it very difficult to intercept.
A recent official Chinese media program provided a detailed up-close look at the electromagnetic aircraft launch system on the newly commissioned aircraft carrier Fujian, showing its high burst power.
The Pentagon on Tuesday released its latest edition of report on the capabilities of the Chinese military, reportedly claiming that the Chinese military is in the midst of a “historic military buildup” that has made the US homeland “increasingly vulnerable,” according to media reports on Wednesday. Chinese experts said that the Pentagon's annual report is merely another hype of the “China threat” rhetoric, containing untrustworthy speculations and distorting facts.
Against the backdrop of recent series of worrying military expansion moves, the Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi administration is openly stating its maritime ambitions with the latest intent to advance the enhancement of the Japan Coast Guard's capabilities, including by increasing the number of large patrol vessels, according to TV Asahi on Tuesday. The report cited the so-called China's maritime advancement as excuse.
A draft Pentagon report claimed China has likely loaded more than 100 ICBMs in silo fields, Reuters reported on Monday. Chinese military observers noted that the Pentagon's annual reports are full of speculation and aim to hype up the so-called China threat rhetoric.
The US on Monday announced its plan to build a new class of battleships that is allegedly even larger than their World War II-era predecessors – but equipped with missiles. A Chinese expert noted that the US' new battleships are of a new genre of warship, but remained skeptical about their feasibility in modern naval warfare given their huge size.
Regarding the US-South Korea nuclear-powered submarine cooperation, China has stated its position on multiple occasions. We hope South Korea approach this matter with prudence, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Monday in response to a question that South Korea and the US have agreed to conduct consultations starting next year to implement the agreements reached between the two countries' leaders, including the construction of South Korea's nuclear-powered submarines and uranium enrichment, and Chinese military affairs experts told Chinese media that the move could undermine the non-proliferation treaty.
French President Emmanuel Macron reportedly confirmed on Sunday that the country plans to replace its sole and ageing nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle with a new one. A Chinese expert said that France's new aircraft carrier seems to be a modern one with larger displacement and electromagnetic catapults, and might see the propulsion issue previously seen on the Charles de Gaulle solved.
South Korea and the US reportedly plan to conduct consultations on the construction of South Korea's nuclear-powered submarines, uranium enrichment, and reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel next year. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that South Korea and the US' nuclear-powered submarine plan poses serious threats to nuclear non-proliferation, risks an arms race and undermines peace and stability.
The Japanese Defense Ministry claimed on Thursday that helicopters of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) were targeted by lasers in Shizuoka Prefecture on Tuesday and Wednesday. While an expert said the incident is highly likely a local public order incident, some Japanese netizens speculated Chinese involvement. The expert said such speculation is completely groundless, and that it reflected the deteriorating bilateral ties caused by the Sanae Takaichi administration's series of negative moves toward China.
The Pakistan Navy's fourth and final Hangor-class submarine under construction in China has been launched in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, according to a statement and a video released by the Pakistan Navy on Wednesday night local time.
Images and footage that started to circulate online showing what was claimed to be China's new medium transport aircraft in a flight test on Tuesday have attracted attention from foreign media outlets. A Chinese expert said that China could use such a new aircraft to replace its current Y-9 series medium transport aircraft and complement the country's large transport aircraft, the Y-20.
The US announced approval of an arms sale to Japan to provide support for Japanese Aegis class destroyers on Tuesday. Amid Japan's recent consecutive military expansion moves and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question, a Chinese expert noted that Japan is attempting to rearm itself, undermining the post-war international order, warning that the US should not indulge this trend.
Star weaponry and equipment including unmanned equipment and the Z-10 attack helicopter participated in the China-Pakistan Warrior-IX joint counterterrorism exercise, which wrapped up last week in Pakistan, official Chinese media reported on Monday.
China's high-altitude, high-speed drone, the CH-7, recently successfully completed its first flight at an airfield in Northwest China, the Global Times learned from the 11th Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp on Monday. The maiden flight marks that the large flying-wing aircraft which has garnered significant attention at the Airshow China previously has now entered the phase of flight testing.
Against the backdrop of strong backlash in both Japan and China over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on China's Taiwan island, several of Japan's recent military moves have also drawn broad international attention.
The year of 2025 marks an unforgettable year for the development of China's weaponry and equipment, with many new additions to the arsenal of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) dazzling military enthusiasts. The Global Times reporters were fortunate to be granted the opportunity to witness some of the debuting events, recording the memorable moments first-hand.
China's Jetank drone, dubbed an “airborne UAV carrier,” completed its maiden flight on Thursday in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Experts highlighted the aircraft's large size and its potential to carry swarms of smaller drones. The successful flight marks a new breakthrough in China's large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, the People's Daily reported, citing the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
After official Chinese media released on-site audio about the Chinese side's notifications from China's Liaoning aircraft carrier formation ahead of its training, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi claimed at a press conference on Wednesday that while there were notifications about the start of flight training, they provided insufficient information about the scale or area that could be used for avoiding danger, Japanese media outlet Sankei Shimbun reported on Wednesday.
In accordance with the annual cooperation plan of the Chinese and Russian militaries, the two sides organized and conducted the 10th joint air strategic patrol in the airspace over the East China Sea and the western Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced.
The Japanese defense ministry claimed on Sunday that China's Liaoning aircraft carrier formation headed northeast after sailing through the Miyako Strait. A Chinese expert said on Monday that the Chinese aircraft carrier took a new path, but it is normal and legitimate, and that training in new locations can further boost its capabilities in the far seas.
The Philippines' recent hype of Chinese side firing flares at a Philippine plane is distorting facts, and the Philippine aircraft was the one that attempted to intrude into Chinese airspace and caused maritime and aerial safety risks, an expert said on Monday.
The Japanese defense minister on Sunday reportedly accused Chinese carrier-based aircraft of locking radar onto Japanese warplanes that were conducting “countermeasures for airspace violations.” However, even the Japanese side admitted that the Chinese aircraft did not enter Japanese airspace, and a Chinese expert said that Japan is the perpetrator blaming the victim and a thief crying “stop thief,” with the Japanese warplanes having dangerously approached the Chinese aircraft carrier formation in open waters first, while the Chinese side was forced to take legitimate, professional countermeasures.
The Japanese defense ministry on Saturday reportedly claimed spotting the aircraft carrier Liaoning of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy near Japan. A Chinese military affairs expert said that Chinese aircraft carriers' far seas exercises in the Pacific Ocean have become routine, and the PLA warships' legitimate activities in the region should not be hyped.
Amid Japan's consecutive military expansion moves, particularly after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan, the country's reported progress in the construction of a new military base on Mageshima Island has again raised the alarms over Japan's military ambitions, a Chinese expert warned.
Japan's Type 03 medium-range surface-to-air missile has again come under the spotlight, with Japan's Kyodo News on Sunday reporting that Tokyo is holding informal consultations with the Philippines over the missile's export. Amid Japan's consecutive military expansion gestures and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan, a Chinese expert slammed the move as another breakaway from Japan's pacifist constitution that could undermine regional peace and stability.
The Type 075 amphibious assault ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy can carry the PLA Army's Z-10 attack helicopter, in addition to the Navy's own helicopters, air-cushioned landing craft and amphibious armored vehicles, according to an official media report on Sunday. An expert said that such cross-service joint operational capability can provide the Type 075 amphibious assault ship with more firepower.
China's State Council Information Office on Thursday released a white paper titled "China's Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation in the New Era." An expert told the Global Times that at a time when the existing international arms control mechanisms are facing challenges, the white paper issued by China injects positive energy into the global arms control and nonproliferation process and fully safeguards the rights of developing countries.
The reverberations of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent erroneous remarks that implied the possibility of armed intervention in the Taiwan Straits continue to draw criticism at home and abroad. Yet, these comments are not an isolated misstep. They coincide with other alarming incidents: Her recent intention to potentially review Japan's long-standing Three Non-Nuclear Principles; the Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Japan Innovation Party's November 13 talks toward drafting proposals for the first-ever revision to Japan's postwar pacifist Constitution; a plan revealed by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday to deploy missiles on Yonaguni island near China's Taiwan island, according to Japanese media reports. Together, these actions signal a dangerous pivot away from the pacifist principles that have defined Japan since its defeat in World War II, some Chinese analysts warned.
Having just made its official debut in September, the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Z-20T helicopter recently participated in an air assault training and practiced semi-hover maneuvers, according to an official media report on Monday. An expert said this technique is particularly useful in vertical assault operations and urban warfare.
After an Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during a flight demonstration at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, media and analysts have been discussing the possible cause of the fatal incident as thorough investigation is reportedly underway, with some Indian media outlets triggered by online comments and defending the quality of the Indian aircraft.
Recently, the aircraft carrier formation Fujian of the PLA Navy organized multi-subject maritime training, marking the first live-force maritime training since its commissioning, the PLA Navy announced in a statement on Tuesday.
A Chinese exhibiting delegation reportedly brought some of the country's top aviation products, including the J-35A stealth fighter jet and the J-10CE fighter jet, to the Dubai Airshow 2025, which kicked off in Dubai, the UAE on Monday.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command announced on Sunday that it had conducted a bomber formation patrol in the South China Sea amid the Philippines' so-called "joint patrols" with external forces. An expert said powerful bombers could serve as a warning to provocateurs.
At around 9:00 am on Friday, the first hull of China's Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, set off from a port of Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai and sailed toward the relevant sea area for its maiden sea trial, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy announced on Friday.
China has reportedly tested a type of 3D-printed turbojet engine recently, with an expert saying on Thursday that this technology enjoys cost-efficiency and help mass production of drones and loitering munitions.
With the official commissioning of the aircraft carrier Fujian into the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy last week, China has officially entered the era with three aircraft carriers. The PLA Daily on Thursday revealed a set of data about the three aircraft carriers and their training exercises, with an expert saying the statistics demonstrated the carriers' far seas capabilities.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force on Tuesday released a microfilm celebrating its 76th founding anniversary, in which it for the first time showed an aerial formation consisting of a GJ-11 stealth drone, a J-20 stealth fighter jet and a J-16D electronic warfare aircraft. An expert called it a perfect combination for penetrating hostile defense lines.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force teased "new stuff in a video released Monday ahead of its upcoming 76th founding anniversary, offering a brief glimpse of what seems to be a new-type aircraft.
Recent foreign media reports on Russia's “steel hedgehog” tanks deployment have attracted media attention in China on Monday. A Chinese expert said this measure, with pros and cons, could be a temporary but practical modification to deal with actual threats.
A senior developer disclosed in an official media report on Sunday that China's KJ-600 carrier-borne early warning aircraft is nicknamed after Nezha, a figure from Chinese mythology. He also elaborated on key technical details, including how the aircraft's radome was maximized to boost its detection range.
The HQ-9 air defense missile was displayed at an Azerbaijani military parade on Saturday, according to Azerbaijani media reports. With other Chinese-made equipment such as the HQ-22 and HQ-17AE air defense missiles having also been showcased at a recent Serbian military parade, a Chinese expert said on Sunday that Chinese-made equipment is winning international recognition through their performance.
The US Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday early morning from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, US media reported, citing a press release from base officials. Following that, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the US had notified Russia about the test.
The first batch of Hangor-class submarines under a China-Pakistan cooperation project is expected to enter operational service with the Pakistan Navy in 2026, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, told the Global Times in a recent exclusive interview. He said that the Hangor-class submarine program is progressing smoothly, and that the successful launch of the second and third submarines in China earlier this year is a major milestone for naval collaboration between China and Pakistan.
After images showing what appears to be the second prototype of China's alleged sixth-generation fighter jet, dubbed the "ginkgo leaf," started to circulate online, foreign media noted several structural changes to the aircraft design compared with the one that was first spotted in December 2024. A Chinese aviation expert said on Tuesday that the alleged second prototype, if authentic, indicates good progress in the aircraft development.
The US Pacific Fleet on Monday confirmed that two of its military aircraft crashed within less than an hour in the South China Sea on Sunday, with the cause of both incidents still under investigation. Multiple Chinese experts reached by the Global Times said on Monday that the incidents may have exposed the declining operational capability of the US Navy amid its extended global deployment.
PLA Eastern Theater Command Air Force recently conducted realistic combat training, CCTV reported. Expert said drills around Taiwan region have become routine preparations aimed at deterring separatist forces.
Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, said President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, media reported. Chinese military affairs experts noted its extraordinary range carries major strategic implications.
An official media report on Saturday unveiled a new type of vehicle-mounted air defense missile system deployed by the 72nd Group Army of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), with an expert saying that the new missile system is highly mobile and capable of providing air defense support for motorized troops on the move.
A new ranking of the world's air forces which “placed India third, behind only the US and Russian and ahead of China” has triggered discussions in the Indian media over the past week. While one of them called India's entry to the top three countries on the list “spectacular,” another struck a cautionary tone, warning that “any misjudgment, wrong assessment, or overconfidence can have deadly consequences.”
An Australian P-8A aircraft on Monday intruded into China's territorial airspace over the Xisha Qundao without the approval of the Chinese government, and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command organized naval and air forces to track and monitor the Australian aircraft, take forceful countermeasures and warn it away in accordance with laws and regulations, Senior Colonel Li Jianjian, spokesperson for the air force of the PLA Southern Theater Command, said in a statement on Monday.
US company General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been contracted by the US Navy to develop conceptual designs for a collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) to support the US carrier air wing of tomorrow, Naval News reported on Sunday. A Chinese military affairs expert told the Global Times on Sunday that manned-unmanned teaming is a growing trend, noting that with China recently debuting loyal wingman drones and air superiority drones, China and the US are leaders in this field, which could significantly change the shape of warfare.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's ship formation 83 arrived at Sattahip port, Thailand, on Thursday, beginning a four-day visit in Thailand, according to the PLA Navy. An expert said these exchanges are beneficial for mutual learning and aim to foster joint progress.
The 7th China Helicopter Exposition opened in Tianjin on Thursday. During the event, the Z-20T assault helicopter made its expo debut and performed flight demonstrations in realistic combat scenarios, showcasing its excellent flight capabilities across multiple mission profiles. An expert told the Global Times that the Z-20T combines fire assault capabilities with airlift and transport functions, enabling it to effectively carry out assault transport and airlift operations in mountainous, forested and urban areas.
The Indonesian defense minister said on Wednesday that the country is set to acquire J-10 fighter jets from China, according to Indonesian news agency Antara. A Chinese expert said that the J-10 is an aircraft with strong capabilities and high cost-effectiveness, widely believed to have been combat proven, making it a competitive and well-received option on the international arms market.
Multiple domestically developed Chinese military helicopters and fixed-wing drones were on display in North China's Tianjin Municipality on Wednesday ahead of the 7th China Helicopter Exposition scheduled to be held from Thursday to Sunday. An expert said that one of the highlights of the event is expected to be the Z-20T assault helicopter making its first flight performance.
The ground force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army is transitioning from the traditional close-quarters combat to beyond-visual-range combat, enabled by its new-generation main battle tank, according to a PLA Daily report on Monday. An expert said that this will grant the PLA Army advantages in combat, with China being a leading country in the world to achieve this capability.
The China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Sunday that it expelled Philippine vessels that had illegally intruded into adjacent waters of Tiexian Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao in the South China Sea, with the Philippine side responsible for a collision between a CCG vessel and a Philippine government vessel. A Chinese expert slammed the Philippine move as a political gesture violating China's territorial sovereignty rather than a simple fishery activity as it claimed.
In mid-to-late October 2025, the "Peace and Friendship-2025" joint exercise will be held in Malaysia and its nearby waters, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced in a statement on Wednesday. A Chinese military affairs expert said that the two countries share common needs in combating natural disasters and piracy, and that the joint drill contributes to maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea.
The radar cross section (RCS) of China's J-35 series fighter jet is smaller than a human palm, thanks to its special fuselage design and metamaterial technologies exclusive to China, official media revealed on Sunday. An expert said this indicates the J-35's world-class stealth capability, giving the Chinese warplane a significant advantage.
Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian has completed multiple sea trials since its maiden sailing in May 2024 and announced the successful completion of a key electromagnetic catapult test in September 2025, putting the carrier's progress "well ahead of schedule," CCTV News reported on Saturday.
The latest breakthrough made by China's aircraft carrier Fujian has attracted wide attention from foreign media outlets, with one of them saying the move was “a stunning leap forward” of China's aircraft carrier capability, while another called the sudden release a surprise. This comes after the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Monday announced that the J-35 stealth fighter jet, J-15T heavy fighter jet and KJ-600 early warning aircraft had completed catapult-assisted takeoff and arrested landing training on China's third aircraft carrier, the electromagnetic catapult-equipped Fujian.
Multiple types of top Chinese defense products, including the J-35A stealth fighter jet and J-10CE fighter jet, are on display at an ongoing defense expo in Serbia. This comes after Chinese-made missile systems were featured in a Serbian military parade on Saturday.
From Friday to Tuesday, the 2025 Air Force Aviation Open-day activities and Changchun Air Show are being held in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin Province. Li Guoen, the pilot of the maiden flight of the FC-31 aircraft, told the Global Times during the event that the J-35A possesses an excellent aerodynamic design, which lays the foundation for its outstanding performance. He said the J-35 series sea- and land-based fighter jets are developed based on the FC-31, and he expressed his hope that more development and research can be carried out on the FC-31 platform in the future.
At the ongoing 2025 Changchun Air Show, the J-20, making its first static display, captivated the audience with its highly "overwhelming" aerodynamic appearance and exquisite craftsmanship, showcasing the beauty of China's aviation industry.
The J-20, making its first static display at the recently held 2025 Changchun Airshow, was undoubtedly one of the most spotlighted Air Force assets. Its "close contact" with the general public also demonstrates the confidence of a major power's air force. On Saturday, Gong Feng, Chief Technical Expert of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and Deputy Chief Designer at the Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute, introduced the unique advantages of this aerial asset beside the statically displayed J-20. Gong said that the J-20 possesses outstanding stealth capabilities, with an extremely small radar cross-section and excellent infrared characteristics, allowing it to "pierce the opponent's defense network like a needle."
China's J-35A stealth fighter jet is displayed together with an anti-radiation missile at an airshow on Saturday. This suggested that the J-35A could potentially carry out electronic warfare missions and strike hostile radar sites, an expert said on Saturday.
On the opening day of the 2025 Air Force Aviation Open Event and Changchun Airshow, a J-20 stealth fighter jet, after completing its flight performance, was displayed statically on the ground for the first time, allowing on-site spectators to marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of this Chinese domestically produced stealth fighter jet.
The island of Taiwan reportedly showed off its first missile to be jointly manufactured with a US arms maker on Wednesday, Reuters reported. A Chinese mainland expert on Thursday slammed the move as a solicitation of US support for "Taiwan independence" and an attempt to resist reunification by force, while emphasizing that the missile cannot play any significant role when facing their mainland counterparts.
China's Z-20T assault helicopter, which was unveiled at China's grand military parade on September 3, will reportedly make its first flight performance at an upcoming helicopter expo next month.
Ahead of the aviation open-day activities of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force to be held in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin Province later this week, a J-20 stealth fighter jet, described by experts as the star of the show, arrived on Tuesday, with multiple types of aircraft carrying out adaptive training.
China and Thailand will for the fourth consecutive year hold the “Falcon Strike” joint air force training in Thailand. A Chinese military affairs expert said on Monday that the joint training reflects mutual trust and pragmatic cooperation that boost technical and tactical capabilities of both countries' militaries.
Japan's Defense Ministry claimed that the Japanese side had for the first time spotted China's aircraft carrier Fujian when it sailed southwest some 200 kilometers northwest of China's Diaoyu Dao on Thursday. A Chinese expert played down the hype, saying that it is completely normal for Chinese warships to sail in those waters, and that the Fujian could be preparing for widely anticipated commissioning.
Japanese media on Tuesday hyped that Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels had “circumnavigated” Japan. A Chinese military affairs expert slammed the report as an overreaction, stressing that the Chinese ships' voyage took place in open waters and should be viewed objectively and rationally.
According to Japanese media, Japan is planning to deploy missiles that can allegedly cover some parts of the Chinese mainland coast and the island of Taiwan this year. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that the deployment, which exposes Japan's military expansion ambitions, will only become a burden to its own security.
China's J-20 stealth fighter jet will be statically displayed on the ground for the first time during the upcoming aviation open-day activities of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force in Changchun, Northeast China's Jilin Province, the Chinese Defense Ministry announced on Thursday. With bomber formations also scheduled to conduct flyovers, an expert said that these new features will be the highlights of the event, as the PLA Air Force confidently showcases its capabilities in fulfilling its missions of safeguarding China's skies.
In early to mid-September, China and Nepal will hold the Sagarmatha Friendship-2025 joint army training in Nepal, Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson at China's Ministry of National Defense, announced at a regular press conference on Thursday.
Diesel-electric submarines of the Chinese and Russian navies have conducted a joint patrol in the Asia-Pacific region for the first time earlier this month, Russian media reported on Wednesday, citing a statement by Russia's Pacific Fleet. A Chinese expert said that the joint patrol displayed the two navies' underwater interoperability.
India has successfully tested a new integrated air defense system consisting of a variety of weapons that shot down three targets at different altitudes and ranges off the coast of India's eastern state of Odisha, Indian media reported on Monday citing the country's defense ministry.
China has made significant strides in advancing its electromagnetic launch technology, marked by systematic breakthroughs in multiple critical fields, according to a recently concluded national forum as reported by official media. Experts said that electromagnetic launch technology, highlighted by its application on the aircraft carrier Fujian, also has broader uses in areas such as space launch and transportation.
The US Navy's ambitious effort to build a fleet of autonomous drone vessels to counter China has been plagued by repeated accidents and management turmoil, Reuters reported Wednesday. Expert questioned the project's “China threat” rhetoric origin, further casting doubt on its viability.
Chinese and Russian warships wrapped up a 15-day joint maritime patrol in the Western Pacific on Wednesday, with experts saying that the voyage boosted the two navies joint operational capabilities and played a positive role in safeguarding peace and stability.
Some of China's land, sea, air-based strategic weapons and hypersonic weapons are set to make their debut at the V-Day military parade on September 3 in Beijing, and the preparations for the military parade have been basically completed, according to a press conference hosted by China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday.
A Chinese tiltrotor aircraft, previously displayed as a model at exhibitions, has once again attracted foreign media attention amid test flight speculations. Chinese expert said on Tuesday that a tiltrotor aircraft can vertically take off and land like a helicopter but has much faster speed, providing greater flexibility and mission efficiency.
The provocative intrusion of Philippine Coast Guard and government vessels into waters near China's Huangyan Dao on August 11 was not an isolated incident but part of Manila's repeated provocations in the South China Sea. The Global Times on Sunday obtained exclusive photos and videos, which serve as evidence exposing two earlier instances of dangerous and unprofessional maneuvers by Philippine ships, revealing Manila as a habitual offender that deliberately stages incidents and undermines peace and stability in the region.
The Pakistan Navy announced on Friday that its third Hangor-class submarine was recently launched in China. A Chinese expert said the submarine is technologically advanced in terms of stealth, mobilitymobilty, endurance and firepower, and represents a high level of China-Pakistan defense cooperation.
According to a previous statement from the China Coast Guard (CCG), on August 11, the Philippines organized multiple coast guard and government vessels, under the pretext of supplying fishing boats, to intrude into the waters near China's Huangyan Dao, disregarding repeated dissuasion and warnings from the Chinese side. The CCG took necessary measures, including monitoring, pushing out, and taking control measures, to drive away the Philippine vessels in accordance with the law. Following this incident, several videos circulated on social media showing a collision between two vessels during China's law enforcement action to protect its rights, which led to various unfounded and malicious hype from the Philippine side.
The Philippine Coast Guard ship 4406 conducted highly dangerous maneuvers on Chinese law enforcement vessels during its intrusion into waters near China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea on August 11, videos exclusively obtained by the Global Times from a source on Wednesday showed.
The USS Higgins destroyer on Wednesday illegally intruded into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao without authorization from the Chinese government. The navy of the PLA Southern Theater Command mobilized forces to monitor, issue warnings and expel the vessel in accordance with laws and regulations, said Senior Captain He Tiecheng, a spokesperson for the navy of the PLA Southern Theater Command.
After launching a maritime joint patrol in the Western Pacific on August 6 following the five-day Joint Sea-2025 exercise near Vladivostok, Chinese and Russian warships arrived in Kamchatka, Russia for replenishment, Russian media reported on Tuesday.
Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile has drawn renewed attention after multiple media reports speculated that Russia might recently conduct new tests. A Chinese expert said on Tuesday that the unique missile, the first of its kind in the world, could be undergoing trials to address previous technical challenges while forming a kind of deterrence amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with media reporting that its timing is coinciding with upcoming Alaska talks.
When asked to comment on media reports claiming that when a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel mistakenly entered China's territorial waters off the coast of Zhejiang Province in July last year, the Chinese side fired at least two warning shots, with the report claiming that due to an operational error, the vessel's electronic chart failed to display the boundary between international waters and other countries' territorial waters, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that on a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel intruding into China's territorial waters in July last year, the Chinese side has already stated its position. In accordance with relevant stipulations of Chinese laws, foreign military vessels must obtain approval from the Chinese government before entering China's territorial waters. For foreign military vessels that enter China's territorial waters without approval, the Chinese side will handle the matter in accordance with the laws and regulations.
A UK aircraft carrier-based F-35B stealth fighter jet reportedly made an emergency landing in Japan on Sunday due to a malfunction during a joint drill with countries including Japan and the US, marking at least the second such incident, following an F-35B from the UK carrier being stranded in India for more than a month for repairs in June.
The aviation open-day activities of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force and the Changchun Air Show will return in September, two years after the last edition in 2023. The event is expected to showcase intensively some of the PLA Air Force's latest weapons and equipment, as well as the achievements made in combat training, a Chinese military affairs expert said on Sunday.
When asked to comment on media reports that the Pakistani military has inducted the Chinese-made Z-10ME attack helicopter to advance the modernization of its defense equipment, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said on Friday that China is willing to share the achievements of its equipment development with friendly countries, including Pakistan.
A Type 052D destroyer, newly modified with an advanced radar, and a Type 054B frigate, China's most advanced frigate, took part together in a recent training exercise conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, according to an official Chinese media report on Thursday.
Six countries, including the US, the UK and Japan, are holding a multilateral exercise featuring aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific, with Japanese media hyping the drill as pointed at China. A Chinese expert said on Wednesday that the drill undermines peace and stability in the region.
China and Russia have wrapped up their five-day Joint Sea-2025 naval drills near Vladivostok, Russia on Tuesday and are proceeding to conduct a maritime joint patrol in the Western Pacific on Wednesday. Chinese military affairs experts said involvement of submarine and the theme of "jointly countering security threats in the Western Pacific" are hot topics of the event.
Some foreign media outlets claimed recently that China is now test-flying another tailless stealthy combat jet, one that is different from the two types of alleged sixth-generation fighter jets that were first spotted in December last year. Foreign media speculated that this new aircraft could be a crewed fighter or a loyal wingman-type drone.
Official Chinese media on Monday for the first time provided details of an amphibious landing exercise of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), showing an aircraft carrier group providing support for landing ships and drones deployed along with amphibious armored vehicles during the final landing approach.
A report by Reuters on Saturday offered more insights into how Pakistan's Chinese-made J-10 fighter jet shot down India's cutting-edge Rafale fighter jet during the two countries' clash on May 7. According to the report, the Rafale pilots underestimated the range of Chinese-made PL-15 missile fired by the J-10.
The Pakistan Army has inducted China's export-oriented Z-10ME attack helicopter, Pakistani media reported on Saturday. A Chinese expert said that this would mark the first export deal of the Z-10, and the helicopter's strong firepower and survivability could boost Pakistan's defense capabilities, especially in the field of anti-terrorism.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) celebrated the 98th anniversary of its founding on Friday, as official media made multiple major revelations of the Chinese military's recent achievements in equipment development and defense of national sovereignty, territorial integrity and maritime rights, including the debut of China's fourth Type 075 amphibious assault ship, footage of a PLA helicopter confronting a foreign shipborne helicopter in the Taiwan Straits, and video clips of a China Coast Guard's (CCG) law enforcement operation near Ren'ai Jiao in the South China Sea.
Under the support of the combat system, a J-10C fighter jet “shot down” a J-20 stealth fighter jet in a confrontational exercise, an official media report revealed on Friday. An expert highlighted the importance of systematic support, noting that early warning aircraft may have played a key role in providing targeting information.
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's fourth Type 075 amphibious assault ship has been officially named the Hubei and has participated in maritime training exercises in the South China Sea, according to official media reports on Friday.
Ahead of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) 98th founding anniversary on Friday, Chinese official media on Thursday intensively published a series of national defense achievements, including release of rare video footage of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch of last year and, for the first time, footage of a far seas mission by a new type of submarine.
Chinese official media on Thursday released rare video footage on an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch last year, ahead of the 98th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Friday.
Official Chinese media on Wednesday released footage of carrier-aircraft integration tests between China's electromagnetic catapults-equipped aircraft carrier Fujian and the J-15T shipborne fighter jet. An expert said the tests marked a major milestone ahead of the upcoming commissioning of the Fujian.
The navies of China and Russia will hold a joint military exercise near Vladivostok, Russia in August, to be followed by a joint maritime patrol in the Western Pacific, the Chinese military announced on Wednesday. A Chinese military affairs expert said that the events, featuring not only advanced warships but also submarine-related training courses, are expected to further boost the two navies' interoperability.
China firmly opposes Japan's attempt to find excuse to justify its own military buildup by hyping up so-called "threats" from other countries, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, after Japan's Defense Ministry on Monday released its first guidelines allegedly aimed at enhancing its defense in outer space, using so-called "killer satellites" developed by China and Russia as excuses.
After making its public debut at the Airshow China 2024, the Z-20J helicopter of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy was seen in an official media report on Monday on board a Type 075 amphibious assault ship. A Chinese military affairs expert said that this combination offers formidable capabilities during amphibious landing operations.
Japan claimed on Friday that its Maritime Self-Defense Force had for the first time spotted a new submarine rescue ship of China transiting the Tsushima Strait. Chinese military affairs experts said such a transit, if confirmed, would conform to the international law and practices, and could be a part of a normal far seas training session.
The recruitment number of carrier-based fighter jet pilots of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy this year hit a record high, official Chinese media revealed on Friday. A Chinese military affairs expert said that the increase in recruitment is crucial for boosting the combat effectiveness of aircraft carriers, reflecting the growing number and variety of carrier-based aircraft on board Chinese carriers, and also suggesting the future fleet of carriers may expand.
The Thailand-Cambodia conflict on Thursday escalated with the deployment of heavy weapons such as fighter jets and rocket artillery following landmine incidents along the disputed border, according to media reports. A Chinese military affairs expert said the clashes were intensifying, and warned of further escalation between China's two friendly neighbors.
The first-ever China-Vietnam joint army training kicked off at a training base in South China on Tuesday, official media reported on Wednesday. A Chinese expert said the joint training will contribute to the safeguard of peace and stability in the region.
Two major academies of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy responsible for training ship and aircraft personnel recently conducted their first vessel-aircraft integration training. An expert said on Wednesday that the move will boost training efficiency and accelerate the development of combat capabilities.
China's state-owned arms firm Norinco Group on Monday held an offensive and defensive drill featuring its export-oriented ground-based unmanned and anti-unmanned combat systems at a test site in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The Global Times witnessed this dynamic demonstration, and experienced that the fierce confrontation between the unmanned "spears" and the anti-drone "shields" directly faced the new pain points and challenges in the actual combat of modern warfare. It demonstrated China's new combat forces and operational methods in the field of unmanned and anti-drone operations, and also showed the richness and powerful functions of China's export-oriented ground-based unmanned and anti-drone combat system products.
The aircraft carrier Shandong of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy launched J-15 fighter jets and drove away foreign aircraft attempting close-in reconnaissance during a recent far seas training operation, official media revealed.
Multiple Chinese official media on Thursday published stories about the takeoff and landing support squadron on board China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong. The reports revealed for the first time that the squadron has ensured the safe takeoff and landing of nearly 10,000 sorties of various types of carrier-based aircraft since the Shandong's commissioning five years ago, continuously increasing carrier-borne aircraft's sortie rate.
China's robot wolves have recently been deployed in a human-drone collaborative exercise, official media reported. This marks the quadrupedal robot's first appearance in a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) drill shown to the public.
Ukrainian forces recently claimed to have for the first time captured Russian troops without the use of infantry, relying solely on drones and ground-based robotic systems, according to media reports. A Chinese military affairs expert said on Monday that drones and robots put great psychological pressure on human soldiers, and that unmanned systems are expected to further change how combats are fought.
The Chinese warplane's monitoring of Japanese reconnaissance aircraft within China's East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) is legitimate and was carried out in a professional manner, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Sunday after the Japanese side hyped the “close encounters.” A Chinese expert stressed that it was the Japanese spy plane that came close to China for reconnaissance in the first place.
Hyped as the longest-ever, the island of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang drills kicked off on Wednesday, local media reported. While seemingly aimed at improving defense for the Taiwan authorities, the exercise only exposes the Taiwan military's lack of confidence and capability against the People's Liberation Army (PLA), and the event has become merely a political show, according to Chinese mainland military experts.
A top Chinese warplane designer said that future fighter jets will incorporate unmanned systems, artificial intelligence (AI), as well as other advanced technologies, moreover, they should be produced like mobile phones. A Chinese expert said that this vision is highly forward-looking, signifying a substantial enhancement in the nation's all-encompassing capabilities across domains.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command on Thursday organized naval and air forces to carry out combat-readiness patrols in the territorial waters, airspace and surrounding areas of China's Huangyan Dao, the command announced.
For the first time, the aircraft carrier Shandong formation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday for a five-day visit. A Chinese military affairs expert told the Global Times that the Shandong, China's first domestically built aircraft carrier and a hallmark of a major power, is expected to boost Hong Kong citizens' enthusiasm and pride in China's indigenous weapons and equipment, while also demonstrating the country's rising comprehensive strength and the PLA's capabilities in safeguarding national security.
The Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carrier formations of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently completed their far seas combat training and returned to port, Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.
China's domestically developed QBZ-191 automatic rifle has received an accuracy boost with the addition of tactical scopes, and is expected to undergo further upgrades, a developer of the weapon said in an official media report on Monday.
The Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carrier formations of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently completed their far seas combat training and returned to port safely, China Bugle, an official media account affiliated with the PLA news media center, reported on Monday.
During the visit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's aircraft carrier Shandong formation in Hong Kong scheduled from July 3 to 7, the carrier Shandong, destroyer Zhanjiang and frigate Yuncheng will be open to Hong Kong residents on July 5 and 6, CCTV News reported on Sunday.
Under the approval of the Central Military Commission, from July 3 to 7, a naval formation consisting of the aircraft carrier Shandong, the guided missile destroyers Yan'an and Zhanjiang, and the guided missile frigate Yuncheng will visit Hong Kong, according to a statement from China's Ministry of National Defense on Saturday.
The Defense Ministers' Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states was held in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province on Wednesday and Thursday. Both the group photo featuring participating parties and the group visit to the site of the 2018 SCO summit drew the attention of global media. The fact that defense ministers from 10 countries gathered to discuss regional issues and reached a consensus, especially against the backdrop of frequent regional conflicts, demonstrates their shared desire to pursue cooperation and seek development, experts told the Global Times.
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Wednesday met with the defense ministers of several Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, including Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin, Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, Kyrgyz Defense Minister Ruslan Mukambetov, and Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, who are attending the Defense Ministers' Meeting of the SCO member states in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province, according to the Chinese Defense Ministry on Wednesday.
China will hold a military parade in Tian'anmen Square in downtown Beijing on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, according to a press conference held by China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday.
China will hold a military parade on September 3, where the country will display new combat forces including unmanned, intelligent, underwater, cyber, electronic, and hypersonic equipment in addition to traditional weapons and equipment.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Nansha Garrison recently deployed two dedicated replenishment ships to collaborate with helicopters in recent multi-course training sessions in the South China Sea, aiming to boost the troops' comprehensive combat capabilities. An expert on Monday highlighted the vessels' importance in safeguarding Chinese islands and reefs.
Chinese official media on Sunday released footage documenting J-15 fighter jets taking off from an aircraft carrier at an undisclosed location in Western Pacific to expel foreign aircraft believed to be attempting mock attacks on the Chinese carrier group. A Chinese expert said the foreign aircraft's move posed safety risks, while the Chinese response was legitimate and professionally carried out.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force considers China's domestically developed J-16D electronic warfare aircraft "irreplaceable," a top designer recently revealed.
At the 55th Paris Air Show, the Chinese J-10CE fighter jet, which has recently achieved remarkable success in foreign military air combat operations, has become a top focus of international media attention. Its appearance alongside France's Rafale fighter jet has sparked lively discussions, with media zeroing in on the question: "Which is superior, the J-10CE or the Rafale?" Commenting on this question, Wu Jiwei, a spokesperson at the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), told the Global Times that both aircraft are advanced fighters on the world stage, and he expressed hope that all cutting-edge fighter jets from different countries could contribute to safeguarding global peace.
Tuesday marks the third anniversary of the launch of the Fujian, China's first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults. Official media said China is about to enter a three-aircraft-carrier era, with the Fujian expected to enter service by 2025.
The 55th Paris Air Show officially kicked off in Paris, France on Monday local time. At this year's event, China's J-10CE fighter jet that has recently achieved remarkable combat success became one of top attractions for media, with many visitors flocking to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) exhibition booth to check out and take photos with the J-10CE model on display.
At the regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry hosted by Spokesperson Guo Jiakun on Monday, a Japanese media reporter asked: “The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute of Sweden on Monday released its Yearbook on world nuclear forces, claiming that China now has 600 nuclear warheads, ranking third in the world, and that China's nuclear arsenal is growing by about 100 new warheads a year, faster than any other country. What is your comment about this?”
China is showcasing some of its top aviation products, including the J-20, the J-35A and the J-10CE fighter jets, at the upcoming Paris Air Show. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that Chinese warplanes are expected to draw significant international attention at the event, particularly following the recent combat successes of China's made-for-export J-10CE.
China's second type of fifth-generation fighter jet, the J-35A, has been a global focal point since its debut at the 2024 Airshow China. The J-35A is scheduled to make an international appearance in model form at the upcoming 55th Paris Air Show, which is expected to once again stir up a wave of excitement around Chinese warplanes, the Global Times learned.
At the regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry hosted by spokesperson Lin Jian on Monday, a reporter from a Japanese media raised a question for China's response about the Japanese government confirming the activities of the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning in the Pacific waters near Japan.
Official media on Sunday unveiled details of the FTC-2000G and the L15, which are two types of Chinese export-oriented combat trainer aircraft that an aviation expert said are highly competitive in the global market due to their high cost-effectives dual-role capabilities for both training and combat, as well as China's capability to provide comprehensive technological support.
According to media reports on Thursday, Indonesia is assessing purchasing China's J-10 fighter jets, taking into account the aircraft's recent combat success. A Chinese military affairs expert said the J-10 is an outstanding warplane that can attract many potential buyers, especially after having proved its effectiveness in real battle.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's aircraft carrier Liaoning reportedly moved into the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, with a US media outlet claiming it marks the furthest distance the Chinese carrier has sailed in the Western Pacific on deployment. A Chinese military affairs expert said on Tuesday that the Liaoning's training is routine and such long-distance voyages are expected to become increasingly regular.
According to an official release, a newly upgraded version of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's Type 052D destroyer was featured in recent training exercises, with an expert saying on Monday that a new radar, visually similar with the one used on the latest Type 054B frigate, could grant the Type 052D destroyer even stronger search and tracking capabilities.
Western media on Wednesday hyped an alleged Chinese bomber deployment on an island in the South China Sea, claiming the move signaled China's growing military capabilities. Chinese military affairs experts, however, said that even if such deployment was made, it is normal, reiterating China's sovereignty over the island.
The China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon-2025" joint exercise concluded with a live-fire drill in the land and air domains and a closing ceremony at a training center in Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia, on Wednesday local time, marking the completion of the joint military exercise, according to Xinhua News Agency.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday urged Japan to view activities by Chinese naval vessels from an objective and reasonable perspective, after the Japanese side said it had spotted the aircraft carrier Liaoning among a number of warships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy sailing into the West Pacific through the Miyako Strait on Tuesday.
The aircraft carrier Liaoning of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy recently held damage control drills that Chinese experts said are crucial to the vessel's combat capability. The experts stressed that China's carrier operations are normal, routine and expected to continue to increase, as Japanese media hyped the Liaoning's recent activities in the East China Sea.
The China-Cambodia "Golden Dragon-2025" joint exercise conducted a live-force drill in the maritime and aerial domains near the port of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Monday local time. Official media highlighted that this was the first time the Cambodia-China Joint Support and Training Center at Port Ream was utilized for live-force operations.
China's third aircraft carrier the Fujian is holding intensive sea trials, official media recently revealed, with a Chinese military affairs expert saying that the Fujian is expected to test its electromagnetic catapult technologies before its eventual commissioning.
China's CH-YH1000 unmanned logistics aircraft completed its maiden test flight on Thursday at an airfield in Northwest China. The test has retrieved good flight data and achieved its goals, the Global Times learned from the cargo drone's developer.
When asked to comment on report that the US released details of the "Golden Dome" missile defense system on Tuesday, with $25 billion allocation and reportedly to be done in three years, consisting "next-generation" technologies across land, sea and space, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that the so-called "Golden Dome" missile defense system is a global, multi-level, multi-domain missile defense system. It openly seeks a significant expansion of outer space-based combat capabilities, including the development and deployment of orbital interception systems. It carries clear offensive implications, violates the principle of peaceful use of outer space as advocated by the Outer Space Treaty, and will heighten the risks of space militarization and an arms race, undermining international security and arms control frameworks, Mao said.
China is displaying a selection of its top aviation products including the J-10CE and FC-31 fighter jets at an international defense expo that kicked off on Tuesday in Malaysia, with a Chinese expert saying that Chinese military aircraft and their associated systems could become good choices for potential international buyers.
In recent regional conflicts, the battle for dominance in the electromagnetic domain, represented by radar technology, has become a decisive factor in determining the outcome on the battlefield. Against this backdrop, the Global Times visited the 11th World Radio Detection and Ranging Expo (World Radar Expo), which is being held from Saturday to Monday in Hefei, East China's Anhui Province, to learn about China's world-leading radar technologies.
China's domestically built 10,000-ton-class hospital ship, the Auspicious Ark, conducted a multi-element, full-process medical rescue drill in a certain area of the Yellow Sea recently, the official Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) media reported on Monday. An expert told the Global Times that this indicates the new ship has been commissioned into the navy of the PLA Northern Theater Command, completing the strategic deployment of hospital ships across the PLA's Eastern, Southern and Northern theater commands.
