People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)

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

By Chen Chuanren
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
China has unveiled its latest nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile arsenal, featuring a new variant of the liquid-fueled DF-5.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
China unveiled a new generation of anti-surface and long-range strike weapons at its Victory Day parade, underscoring its growing area-denial capabilities.
Missile Defense & Weapons

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

By Chen Chuanren
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
China now has a naval aviation branch modeled closely on the capabilities and performance of the US Navy’s carrier-based aircraft.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Chen Chuanren
FL-60A was developed by state-owned armed manufacturer Norinco and has an estimated range of 100 km (62.1 mi).
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Steve Trimble
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.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
China is showcasing a range of advanced air defense systems at the Zhuhai Airshow, targeting emerging threats such as hypersonic ballistic missiles.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
As it showcased dual-carrier operations for the first time, China released images showing the PLAN J-15B and J-15D now in operation.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
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.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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