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J-15
![A Tale of 2 Navies: India and China’s Carrier Airwing Development A Tale of 2 Navies: India and China’s Carrier Airwing Development](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-10-08-1.png)
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 It’s Time to Talk About J-15, China’s First Carrierborne Fighter](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-04-27-20.jpg)
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 Operation Red Sea: The Chinese Public's Introduction to Beijing's New Navy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-mv5botvimmi4ztetmzy0zi00njmwlwjhmzatmmu2ote4n2m4mzi4xkeyxkfqcgdeqxvynjc2nja2nte._v1_sy1000_cr007141000_al_.jpg)
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 Don’t Underestimate China’s Flying Shark](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-799px-j-15_03.jpg)
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? Is China Fueling an East Asian Arms Race?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-800px-j-20_at_airshow_china_2016.jpg)
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 China’s Aircraft Carrier Makes First Port Call in Hong Kong](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-screen-shot-2017-07-07-at-12.02.39-pm.jpg)
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 China’s Aircraft Carrier Testing Weapons in South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-05_10-36-55.jpg)
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 Power Plays Across the First Island Chain: China's Lone Carrier Group Has a Busy December](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-12-26_20-48-07.jpg)
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? How Much of an Advantage Is China's Aircraft Carrier?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-15_16-19-41.jpg)
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’ Next Stop South China Sea? China’s 1st Aircraft Carrier ‘Ready for Combat’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-15_16-19-41.jpg)
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 State Media: China Can’t Stop the F-35](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sizes/thumbnail/3314_52439080b29f0.jpg)
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 South Korea, United States Hold Largest Ever Joint Air Drill](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-04-11_14-03-04.jpg)
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.
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