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KJ-600: The Eye in the Sky for China’s Future Carriers

KJ-600: The Eye in the Sky for China’s Future Carriers

By Rick Joe
Assessing what we know so far about China’s fixed-wing carrier-based airborne early warning and control (AEWC) aircraft. 

China’s J-15 Carrierborne Fighter: Sizing up the Competition

China’s J-15 Carrierborne Fighter: Sizing up the Competition

By Rick Joe
Just how capable is the J-15, and where does its future lie?
A Mid-2019 Guide to Chinese Aircraft Carriers

A Mid-2019 Guide to Chinese Aircraft Carriers

By Rick Joe
What is the future trajectory of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy carrier program?

The Significance of China’s Second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

The Significance of China’s Second Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

By Robert Farley
Even if the carrier begins trials by 2022, it will be some time before it becomes a useful military asset.

5 PLA Navy Projects to Watch in the Next 5 Years

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Will China Develop VSTOL Fighters for Its Amphibious Assault Ships?

Will China Develop VSTOL Fighters for Its Amphibious Assault Ships?

By Robert Farley
A PLAN VSTOL? It's not as crazy as you might think.

Future of India’s Supercarrier Program Still Uncertain

Future of India’s Supercarrier Program Still Uncertain

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian defense ministry has still not approved construction of India’s planned new 65,000-ton flattop.
US and French Fighters Contend for a Place Aboard India's New Aircraft Carrier

US and French Fighters Contend for a Place Aboard India's New Aircraft Carrier

By Abraham Ait
Would the Boeing F-18E or Dassault Rafale M be better suited to operating from India's new aircraft carrier?

China’s New Aircraft Carrier to Use Advanced Jet Launch System

China’s New Aircraft Carrier to Use Advanced Jet Launch System

By Franz-Stefan Gady
A purported technological breakthrough has increased the chances that China’s new carrier will feature electromagnetic catapults.

China's Aircraft Carriers: Full Steam Ahead?

China's Aircraft Carriers: Full Steam Ahead?

By Jeff M. Smith
A closer look at the advances Beijing has been making of late.

The Indian Navy Looks for a New Carrier-Based Fighter

The Indian Navy Looks for a New Carrier-Based Fighter

By Ankit Panda
The Indian Navy looks for a successor to the now-nixed HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.
China’s Aircraft Carrier Testing Weapons in South China Sea

China’s Aircraft Carrier Testing Weapons in South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s sole aircraft carrier is holding naval drills in the South China Sea this week.

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