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Japan Intercepts Chinese Spy Plane in East China Sea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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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