People's Liberation Army Air Force

The first iteration of the Pentagon's annual China report published during President Donald Trump’s second term illustrates a tonal shift on the prospects of an amphibious assault of Taiwan.

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force has released footage of the Hongdu GJ-11 flying alongside crewed fighters, suggesting a growing level of manned-unmanned integration.

The seventh China (Tianjin) International Helicopter Exposition had 52 aircraft on display, including new uncrewed eVTOL designs.

China has unveiled its latest nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile arsenal, featuring a new variant of the liquid-fueled DF-5.

China demonstrated the datalink handoff feature of air-to-air missiles between multiple Chengdu J-10C fighters during a recent training exercise.

China is increasingly signaling progress in developing its next-generation carrier-based air wing, with preparations underway for a likely debut at the Sept. 3 Victory Day military parade.

The Royal Thai Air Force’s use of the Saab Gripen E/F in exercises involving foreign air forces—such as China’s—appears subject to certain limitations.

China’s Air Force has completed a series of military drills in Egypt, ending one of the largest deployments of Chinese aircraft outside Asia.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

China now has a naval aviation branch modeled closely on the capabilities and performance of the US Navy’s carrier-based aircraft.

The debut of two new Chinese military aircraft prototypes shows the country’s steady progress, but with several head-scratching design choices.

Internet images show a new Chinese combat aircraft with a cockpit and stealthy configuration, including a diamond-style wing with no vertical tails.

The annual China Military Power Report estimates China’s nuclear arsenal totaled about 600 warheads at the end of last year, a gain of 100 compared to the end of 2022.

The increasingly connected and powerful Chinese military is displaying its capabilities and prompting countermoves by the U.S. and allies.

Mockups and displays show the steady development of Chinese Air Force technology ambitions.

China is showcasing a range of advanced air defense systems at the Zhuhai Airshow, targeting emerging threats such as hypersonic ballistic missiles.

Variable-cycle engines are now a “mainstream research direction” in China.

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has claimed its Chengdu J-20 fighter can reach supercruise.

The U.S. and Chinese militaries on April 4 concluded two days of talks concerning interactions in the air and sea.

Aviation Week experts dissect recent comments from a Chinese general on the secretive Xian H-20 and look at where the bomber would fit in the PLAAF's structure.

An impromptu question between a Hong Kong-based reporter and a Chinese general offer a brief update into the development status of China's H-20 stealth bomber.

Development of a new Chinese heavy attack helicopter in the 10-ton class appears to be well underway, as evidenced by photographs that have surfaced online.

Chinese defense expenditure will remain at around 1.2% of GDP, although aspects of wider defense spending are understood to not be included in that official figure.

The Defense Department should consider proven, maneuvering reentry vehicle technology.

A long-belated update of the Pentagon's assessment of China's fighter fleet helps reveal the systematic inaccuracies of the annual China Military Power Report.