People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)

The relationship between the defense budget and GDP is a particularly close one in China, and that link is both strategic and financial.

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.

Chinese aircraft developers dubbed the Xi’an KJ-600 carrier-based airborne early warning aircraft “Nezha,” which is a protective deity from Chinese mythology.

China's PLAN has released video confirming the launch and recovery of three fixed-wing aircraft types from the a new EMALS-equipped carrier carrier Fujian.

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

China unveiled a new generation of anti-surface and long-range strike weapons at its Victory Day parade, underscoring its growing area-denial capabilities.

The People’s Liberation Army Navy has dropped its strongest hint yet that flight operations have commenced onboard its newest aircraft carrier Fujian.

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.

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

FL-60A was developed by state-owned armed manufacturer Norinco and has an estimated range of 100 km (62.1 mi).

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.

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

As it showcased dual-carrier operations for the first time, China released images showing the PLAN J-15B and J-15D now in operation.

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

Chinese state media has hinted that trials have begun of a new carrier-borne fighter, with speculation that Beijing could be referring to the Shenyang J-35.

China's new Type 076 amphibious assault ship will be equipped with an Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), newly released imagery suggests.