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Rick Joe
Rick Joe is a longtime follower of Chinese military developments, with a focus on air and naval platforms.
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December 07, 2018
China's Stealth Fighter: It’s Time to Discuss J-20’s Agility
By Rick Joe
Continuing the debate: Is the J-20 agile enough to be an air superiority fighter?
November 13, 2018
China's Air Force on the Rise: Zhuhai Airshow 2018
By Rick Joe
Stealth fighters, thrust vector control, flying wings, radars, and more.
October 16, 2018
Chinese Anti-Submarine Warfare: Aviation Platforms, Strategy, and Doctrine
By Rick Joe
A close look at the Chinese navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities, doctrine, and strategy.
September 12, 2018
The Chinese Navy's Growing Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities
By Rick Joe
China's Navy has made some rapid advancement in organic anti-submarine capabilities seen aboard its surface fleet.
August 07, 2018
5 PLA Navy Projects to Watch in the Next 5 Years
By Rick Joe
Five major Chinese naval projects likely to emerge within the next five years.
July 20, 2018
Where Are the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Guided Bombs?
By Rick Joe
Why the PLA still lacks widespread deployment of guided direct attack munitions.
June 08, 2018
All You Need to Know About China's New Stealth Destroyer
By Rick Joe
Addressing misconceptions about China's latest surface combatant, the Type 055 guided-missile destroyer.
May 03, 2018
China's Future Stealth Bomber Fleet
By Rick Joe
What a Chinese aerospace magazine cover tells us about China's future stealth bombers.
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