J-15

A Tale of 2 Navies: India and China’s Carrier Airwing Development

By Rick Joe

Despite the Indian Navy's head start in the 1990s, China's carrier capabilities and virtually all carrier-relevant industries have overtaken India's in scale and sophistication.

It’s Time to Talk About J-15, China’s First Carrierborne Fighter

By Rick Joe

Rumors of the J-15's unreliability have been greatly exaggerated.

Operation Red Sea: The Chinese Public's Introduction to Beijing's New Navy

By Robert Farley

A Chinese film showcases the increasing might of the People's Liberation Army Navy.

Don’t Underestimate China’s Flying Shark

By Abraham Ait

The evolution of the J-15 Into a world leading carrier-based fighter and its implications.

Is China Fueling an East Asian Arms Race?

By Scott N. Romaniuk and Tobias Burgers

China’s military technology and weapons development are a reality check for regional security.

China’s Aircraft Carrier Makes First Port Call in Hong Kong

By Franz-Stefan Gady

This marks the first time China’s largest warship has visited the former British colony.

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.

Power Plays Across the First Island Chain: China's Lone Carrier Group Has a Busy December

By Ankit Panda

For the first time, China's lone carrier entered the Western Pacific. What does the Chinese Navy have in mind?

How Much of an Advantage Is China's Aircraft Carrier?

By Shang-su Wu

China’s newly operational aircraft carrier could be a useful yardstick for regional countries to develop their air forces.

Next Stop South China Sea? China’s 1st Aircraft Carrier ‘Ready for Combat’

By Franz-Stefan Gady

A communist party official claims that China’s sole carrier is “constantly prepared for war.”

State Media: China Can’t Stop the F-35

By Zachary Keck

Plus, is China’s military a paper dragon? Wednesday defense and security links.

South Korea, United States Hold Largest Ever Joint Air Drill

By Ankit Panda

Plus, China's new Shenyang J-15 jet makes an appearance, and the U.S. Air Force's A-10 gets ready to retire.

China's Carrier-Based J-15 Begins Mass Production, Delivery

By Zachary Keck

China’s state media reports that its 4th generation multirole aircraft is being mass produced and delivered to the PLA.

Why Would Russia Sell China Su-35 Fighter Jets?

Given China’s history of stealing Russian defense technology, Moscow’s thinking is hard to understand.

Punishable by Death: China to Execute Polluters

Plus, the U.S. plans to sanction China over human trafficking. Thursday China links.

China and India: Aircraft Carrier Plans Advance

Both nations press ahead with new carrier-operated aircraft and capabilities.

Intellectual Property Meets Military Technology

Copying advanced foreign military systems has a long, distinguished history. What does the future hold?

One Landing Does Not Make a Carrier

While China’s new carrier has landed aircraft on the flight deck, major challenges still remain.

The Limits of China's Fighter

China has announced that the new J-15 fighter will be carried aboard it first aircraft carrier, the Shi Lang.

China’s J-15 No Game Changer

The Chinese military’s J-15 Flying Shark fighter is no great leap forward. Still, it suggests blue-water ambitions.

China’s J-15 No Game Changer

The Chinese military’s J-15 Flying Shark fighter is no great leap forward. Still, it suggests blue-water ambitions.

China Looms Over Russian Far East

While trade has been blossoming, lingering concerns over military technology and worries over an influx of Chinese workers could hurt ties.