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Star General Chang Dingqiu Takes Command of China’s Air Force
September 24, 2021

Star General Chang Dingqiu Takes Command of China’s Air Force

By Marcus Clay and Rod Lee
Is he the commander that the People’s Liberation Army Air Force has been waiting for?

Konfrontasi in the Skies
June 12, 2021

Konfrontasi in the Skies

By Moez Hayat and Ryan Ashley
China’s recent overflight has raised dormant Malaysian fears about the nation’s sovereignty over its Bornean territories.
Assessing 70 Years of China’s PLA Air Force
May 25, 2021

Assessing 70 Years of China’s PLA Air Force

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Cristina Garafola.

Flankers vs Gripens: What Happened at the Falcon Strike 2015 Exercise?
April 16, 2020

Flankers vs Gripens: What Happened at the Falcon Strike 2015 Exercise?

By Rick Joe
A Chinese test pilot's lecture in December 2019 about the exercise sparked renewed discussion over the details.

Why is China Developing a New J-11 Variant?
April 20, 2019

Why is China Developing a New J-11 Variant?

By Abraham Ait
Next generation technologies on the J-11D likely to surpass Russia’s Su-35

Less Visible Aspects of Chinese Military Modernization
September 21, 2018

Less Visible Aspects of Chinese Military Modernization

By Shahryar Pasandideh
Besides new equipment, we need to pay attention to how China is upgrading old systems.

Japan Doubles Number of Fighter Jets Used for Intercepting Chinese Warplanes
February 28, 2017

Japan Doubles Number of Fighter Jets Used for Intercepting Chinese Warplanes

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan increased the number of jets deployed for scrambles against foreign airplanes from two to four.
Christmas Day Gift: China Received 4 Su-35 Fighter Jets From Russia
December 27, 2016

Christmas Day Gift: China Received 4 Su-35 Fighter Jets From Russia

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The four combat aircraft were reportedly delivered on Christmas Day.

China Accuses Japan of Endangering its Military Aircraft
October 28, 2016

China Accuses Japan of Endangering its Military Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing slammed Japan’s air force for scrambling jets and locking radars on to Chinese military aircraft.

Chinese and Japanese Fighter Jets Come Close to Dogfight in East China Sea
July 06, 2016

Chinese and Japanese Fighter Jets Come Close to Dogfight in East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese aircraft purportedly used fire-control radars to lock onto two PLAAF warplanes flying over the East China Sea.

Japan's Fighter Jets Intercepted Chinese Aircraft 571 Times in 2015
April 26, 2016

Japan's Fighter Jets Intercepted Chinese Aircraft 571 Times in 2015

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The number of sorties flown to ward off Chinese intrusions into Japan’s airspace has risen substantially.
China and Pakistan Air Forces Launch Joint Training Exercise
April 12, 2016

China and Pakistan Air Forces Launch Joint Training Exercise

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The joint training exercise was launched this Saturday and is slated to run until April 30.

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