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People's Liberation Army Air Force
Chinese Fighter Violates South Korea's Air Defense Identification Zone
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese fighter traveled to the eastern side of the Korean Peninsula over the Sea of Japan.
The Early Returns of China’s Military Reforms
By Ying Yu Lin
China’s increased capability for joint operations means Taiwan must rethink the Chinese military threat.
China Takes Delivery of 10 Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Russia has delivered the second batch of Su-35 fighter jets to China, according to a source.
China’s Air Force Holds Drills Near Japan, South Korea and Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
For the first, Chinese military aircraft flew through the Tsushima Strait which lies between Korea and Japan on Monday.
China Flies Long-Range Bombers Near Japan and Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese bombers and support aircraft aimed to “test real combat capabilities.”
The Achilles Heel of China's Air Force
By Robert Farley
The PLAAFs expeditionary capabilities remain weak.
China Flies 4 Heavy Long-Range Bombers, Spy Planes Near Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan scrambled fighter jets in response.
Air Forces of Pakistan, China Begin 'Shaheen VI' Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The two countries held the sixth iteration of their major air force exercises, which first began in 2011.
China Flies 6 Heavy Long-Range Bombers Near Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China flew six H-6K bombers through the Miyako Strait. Japan scrambled its fighter jets in response.
Taiwan Pushes For Sale of F-35 Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan will officially declare its intention to procure the fifth generation fighter jet this summer.
Why Selling F-35s to Taiwan Is a Terrible Idea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Taiwan would be better off investing its limited resources in advanced surface-to-air missile systems.
Chinese Military Aircraft Transit Miyako Strait, Leading Japan to Scramble Jets
By Ankit Panda
China returns to the Miyako Strait.