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J-20
![China's Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter Is in Combat Service—But With Improved Fourth-Generation Engines China's Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter Is in Combat Service—But With Improved Fourth-Generation Engines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-12-29_18-54-53.jpg)
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 China’s First Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Enters Service With the PLAAF](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-12-29_18-54-53.jpg)
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? Could Restarting F-22 Raptor Production Ever Be a Good Idea?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-02-17_08-49-08.jpg)
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 China's First Stealth Fighter Is About to Enter Production](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-12-29_18-54-53.jpg)
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? Who Will Win Asia's Fifth-Generation Fighter Race?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-12-01_04-24-10.jpg)
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 China Eyes Russia’s S-400, Taiwan Seeks New Air Defense System](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-08-30_11-35-18.jpg)
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 Pakistan, China Conclude Shaheen-III Air Exercise](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-05-29_06-10-59.jpg)
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 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.
![Blue Means Blue: China’s Naval Ambitions Blue Means Blue: China’s Naval Ambitions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-01-07_11-55-55.jpg)
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) China’s Unmanned Carrier-Based J-20 is a Pipedream (For Now)](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2013-12-11_20-07-17.jpg)
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 Surprise! Japan Still Has Strongest Navy, Air Force in Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sizes/thumbnail/18762_52809bb15ea89.jpg)
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.