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Chinese Air Force
China Rejects Canadian, Australian Charges of Unsafe Air Intercepts
By Ken Moritsugu
Both Canada and Australia accused Chinese military planes of nearly causing collisions during separate aerial encounters.
Is China’s Stealth Bomber Due to Make an Appearance Soon?
By Robert Farley
The Xian H-20 has people talking again. Will it show up in November this year?
Taiwanese Air Force Scrambles Jets Amid PLAAF Flyby
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese drills took place shortly after the election of a new chairman for Taiwan’s opposition KMT party.
China’s Military Advancements in the 2010s: Air and Ground
By Rick Joe
Reviewing the most major and visible developments the PLA and Chinese military industry have experienced in the 2010s.
The Significance of the First Ever China-Russia Strategic Bomber Patrol
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The impact of the recent flight of four nuclear-capable bombers on regional strategic stability in East Asia should not be underestimated.
China, Russia Conduct First Ever Joint Strategic Bomber Patrol Flights in Indo-Pacific Region
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan scrambled fighter jets to escort the bombers, while South Korean aircraft fired warning shots against a Russian plane that reportedly violated the country's airspace.
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets 999 Times in 2018 in Response to Foreign Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
981 out of 999 scrambles were conducted against Chinese and Russian military aircraft.
China Conducts Military Drills Involving Long-Range Bombers Near Taiwan, Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese military aircraft flew over the Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait on April 15 as part of a military exercise.
Japan Intercepts 2 Chinese Long-Range Bombers, Spy Plane Over East China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Air Force aircraft conducted another incursion into the Miyako Strait on April 1.
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept 4 Chinese Bombers Over East China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese PLAAF flew long-range bombers and fighter jets through the Miyako Strait on March 30.
How Does China’s Air Force Learn and Adapt to New Circumstances?
By Robert Farley
The PLAAF has made close study of U.S. military institutions.
Japanese Fighters Intercept Chinese Spy Plane in Sea of Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force intercepted a Chinese surveillance aircraft approaching Japanese airspace on August 29.
Japan Intercepts Chinese Spy Plane in East China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self Defense Force scrambled fighter jets to intercept a Y-9JB surveillance aircraft on July 27.
Revealed: China's Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile
By Ankit Panda
China is developing a nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile, likely based off the DF-21.
China Flies Long-Range Bombers, Fighter Jets Through Miyako Strait
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Last week, the Chinese Air Force conducted military drills in the South China Sea and Western Pacific.
China’s Air Force Holds Drills Near Japan, South Korea and Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the first, Chinese military aircraft flew through the Tsushima Strait which lies between Korea and Japan on Monday.
China Flies Long-Range Bombers Near Japan and Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese bombers and support aircraft aimed to “test real combat capabilities.”
China Flies 4 Heavy Long-Range Bombers, Spy Planes Near Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan scrambled fighter jets in response.
Pakistan Navy to Purchase Frigates from China
By Charlotte Gao
Pakistan’s former naval chief Muhammad Zakaullah said contracts have been signed to acquire frigates from China.
China Flies 6 Heavy Long-Range Bombers Near Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China flew six H-6K bombers through the Miyako Strait. Japan scrambled its fighter jets in response.
Japan Scrambles Jets as China Air Force Flies Bombers, Fighters Through Miyako Strait
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force conducted a similar fly-through in September.
China Set to Show Off J-31 Stealth Fighter, Y-20 Heavy Transport Aircraft Later This Year
By Ankit Panda
Beijing will tout its two indigenous military aviation platforms at the 2016 Zhuhai airshow.
China's Military May Almost Have 3000 Aircraft, But What About Everyone Else?
By Robert Farley
Raw numbers tell part of the story of national air power.
China Stations Combat Aircraft on South China Sea Island
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing has deployed fourth-generation fighter aircraft to Woody Island in the South China Sea.
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