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J-20
China's Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter Is in Combat Service—But With Improved Fourth-Generation Engines
By Ankit Panda
The J-20 fighter is using an improved variant of the WS-10 engine in use on China's fourth-generation J-10 and J-11 fighters.
China’s First Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Enters Service With the PLAAF
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s answer to the American F-22 Raptor has purportedly entered operational service with the Chinese Air Force.
Could Restarting F-22 Raptor Production Ever Be a Good Idea?
By Robert Farley
Is there a good reason to restart production of the F-22? Without export prospects, maybe not.
China's First Stealth Fighter Is About to Enter Production
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese media reports suggest the J-20 is ready for production, ahead of schedule.
Who Will Win Asia's Fifth-Generation Fighter Race?
By Benjamin David Baker
China, Japan, South Korea and India are all developing advanced aircraft. How and why is this happening?
China Eyes Russia’s S-400, Taiwan Seeks New Air Defense System
By Zachary Keck
China and Taiwan are both seeking significant upgrades to their air defense systems in the years ahead.
Pakistan, China Conclude Shaheen-III Air Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The Pakistani and Chinese air forces honed their interoperability with the Shaheen-III exercise.
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.
Blue Means Blue: China’s Naval Ambitions
By Henry Holst
Numerous articles in Chinese state media suggest it has an ambitious agenda for its navy.
China’s Unmanned Carrier-Based J-20 is a Pipedream (For Now)
By Harry Kazianis
For years to come an unmanned, carrier-based 5th generation stealth fighter will remain a fantasy in Beijing.
Surprise! Japan Still Has Strongest Navy, Air Force in Asia
Although China’s military may very well be the most dangerous. Friday defense and security links.
China Says J-31 Fighter Will Compete With F-35 for Sales
A PLAN official says China’s Shenyang J-31 fifth generation fighter is meant only for export.