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Harvest year for military equipment
The year 2019 has been a year of harvest for China's military equipment, as the country revealed and showcased a massive selection of the latest, advanced and powerful weapons that operates on land, sea and in the air.
2019-12-30 08:39 -
China's 10,000 ton-class destroyer equipped with long-range land-attack missiles
China's latest 10,000 ton-class guided missile destroyer, the Type 055, is capable of launching long-range land-attack cruise missiles, the PLA Navy revealed as experts said on Sunday the new weapon could let the destroyer launch more precise attacks against land targets at greater range.
2019-12-23 09:08 -
1st domestically developed aircraft carrier commissioned
China commissioned CNS Shandong — its second aircraft carrier and the first such ship wholly designed and built in the country — in Sanya, Hainan province, on Tuesday afternoon.
2019-12-17 18:40 -
China commissions 2nd aircraft carrier
The commissioning marked China’s entry into an age of double carriers, an achievement only a few countries in the world have accomplished, experts said.
2019-12-17 18:49 -
Xi attends commissioning of first Chinese-built aircraft carrier
President Xi Jinping attended the commissioning ceremony of China's first domestically-built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, here Tuesday afternoon.
2019-12-17 18:34 -
China launches two new BeiDou satellites
China successfully sent two satellites of the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System into space from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province at 3:22 p.m. Monday.
2019-12-17 09:11 -
China's aerospace industry has made extraordinary achievements
China's aerospace industry has made extraordinary achievements and has attracted worldwide attention over the past 70 years, thanks to the hard work of Chinese scientists.
2019-12-13 16:06 -
Arms firm makes artificial diamonds that could be used in laser weapons
After a top Chinese arms firm showcased multiple types of artificial diamonds at a recent jewelry exhibition, military experts on Wednesday said the gemstones could also be used in military equipment, including laser weapons and other precision machines.
2019-12-05 09:15 -
Chinese military exploring new ways of replenishment support at sea
The Taihu, a military supply ship, conducted a replenishment docking with civilian container ship Fuzhou in an offshore area in mid-November amid the PLA exploration of new ways to replenish ships at sea, the PLA Daily reported Monday.
2019-12-03 01:38 -
DF-17 may not sole hypersonic missile program: media
The DF-17, China's hypersonic missile that was first revealed at the National Day military parade on October 1, might not be the only hypersonic aircraft program China possesses, a report by the state broadcaster suggested.
2019-12-02 09:38 -
Chinese warship showcases vertical launch missile system
After returning from a major refit, the PLA Navy destroyer Shenzhen showcased its air defense firepower by displaying its new missile vertical launch system on Monday.
2019-11-28 09:06 -
Chinese companies on full display at defense, security event in Thailand
Chinese military and trade companies displayed their high-tech weapons systems and received plenty of attention at the Defense and Security Exhibition, which wrapped up Thursday in the northern outskirts of Bangkok.
2019-11-21 23:38 -
AVIC showcases products at Dubai Airshow 2019
The Dubai Airshow 2019 kicked off at the Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, trade capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on November 17 local time.
2019-11-18 20:05 -
China sends five satellites into orbit via single rocket
Five new remote-sensing Ningxia-1 satellites are launched by a Long March-6 carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Nov. 13, 2019.
2019-11-14 08:51 -
KuaiZhou-1A Y11 rocket successfully sends satellite to orbit
China's solid-fueled KuaiZhou-1A (KZ-1A) Y11 carrier rocket blasted off at 11:40 am on Wednesday.
2019-11-13 17:29 -
Illustrations showing ballistic missile on H-6N bomber not real: insider
Recent images in the Chinese magazine Modern Ships that show an H-6N bomber carrying an air-launched ballistic missile are not official confirmation of the H-6N's ALBM capability, a magazine insider said.
2019-11-08 08:42 -
Chinese armed police force launches intelligent unmanned system challenge
The competition rules of "Anti-Terror Assault-2019" Intelligent Unmanned System Challenge was issued by the Equipment Department of the Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) Force on November 5.
2019-11-06 17:19 -
Chinese fighter jet gets long-range radar: reports
China reportedly developed a new variant of the J-11B fighter jet with new radar that can see farther and enable long-range missile use, a move that will significantly boost the Chinese Air Force's capability.
2019-11-06 08:35 -
New rocket launcher shows versatility, superiority: report
China's new multiple rocket launcher, which debuted at the National Day parade on October 1, not only fires rockets, but also tactical ballistic and anti-ship missiles.
2019-11-05 08:57 -
Complete trainer aircraft set incubator of J-20 pilots: experts
China's full set of domestically developed basic, intermediate and advanced trainer jets put on their first joint flight performance on Saturday, showcasing the Chinese military's capability to constantly develop pilots for the country's advanced warplanes including the J-20.
2019-11-04 08:32 -
Military Individual exoskeleton system challenge holds in Beijing
The "Super Warrior-2019" Military Individual Exoskeleton System Challenge, sponsored by the Equipment Department of PLA's Ground Force, was held in Beijing from October 23 to 27.
2019-10-30 17:55 -
China's second aircraft carrier prepares for commissioning ceremony: report
China's second aircraft carrier, the first domestically built, appears to be preparing for a possible commissioning ceremony since it returned from its eighth sea trial, photos and videos showed.
2019-10-30 17:34 -
Frequent public exposure of J-20 shows rise in confidence
The frequent public appearances of the Chinese Air Force's most advanced fight jet, the J-20, in October proves the Air Force's increasing confidence in the warplane, experts said on Tuesday.
2019-10-30 08:15 -
Third Long March-5 rocket transported to Hainan
The third Long March-5 rocket, China's largest carrier rocket, was transported to Qinglan Port in Wenchang in south China's Hainan Province Sunday, according to the China National Space Administration.
2019-10-28 09:52 -
Nation makes breakthrough in space plane project
China recently made an important breakthrough in developing its own space plane, a genre of aircraft that is expected to become a crucial weapon in the future, a state-owned research institute said.
2019-10-23 08:18 -
J-20 jets showcase missiles
China's most advanced fighter jet, J-20, once again revealed its missiles at the Chinese Air Force's "open day" event on Thursday, which also showcased the outstanding flight performances of a number of the PLA's warplanes.
2019-10-18 09:06 -
China's second aircraft carrier's eighth sea trial could lead to commissioning
China's second aircraft carrier, the first one domestically built, appears to have embarked on its eighth sea trial on Tuesday, judging from online photos and an announcement of a military exercise.
2019-10-16 08:17 -
Firm displays upgraded helicopters at Tianjin expo
The Chinese military has upgraded its large transport helicopter for plateau missions and added an extra radar comparable to Apache's Longbow to its light attack helicopter for more lethality.
2019-10-14 08:27 -
Stealth fighters join PLA air force ace unit
China's J-20 stealth fighter jets have been commissioned into an ace unit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) air force, a spokesperson said Sunday.
2019-10-13 23:47 -
Flying saucer-like attack helicopter to take to the sky in 2020
China has showcased an attack helicopter model that looks just like a flying saucer, a scale prototype of which is scheduled to make its maiden flight in 2020.
2019-10-12 08:10 -
Z-20 called one of world's best
The Z-20, China's first domestically developed medium-lift utility helicopter — declassified just 10 days ago — is one of the best of its kind in the world, according to project insiders at Aviation Industry Corp of China.
2019-10-11 10:42 -
Chinese warplane manufacturer teases next entry in '20 series'
Following the unveiling of the latest member of China's '20 series' of warplanes, the Z-20 utility helicopter, China's warplane manufacturer has teased a mysterious new entry, sparking speculation among military enthusiasts about a possible H-20 stealth bomber.
2019-10-11 10:24 -
China's Z-20 makes demo flight at helicopter expo
A fleet of China's new self-developed Zhi-20 (Z-20) helicopters has made a demonstration flight at an ongoing helicopter expo in the city of Tianjin Thursday.
2019-10-10 21:56 -
China's Z-20 chopper features powerful homemade engine: maker
China's latest commissioned and fully domestic manufactured military helicopter, the Z-20, is equipped with a homemade engine powerful enough for it to fly in low-oxygen plateaus, and features world-leading innovative technology, said the chopper's makers on Wednesday.
2019-10-10 08:03 -
Gyroplane can send stealth missions
A record-breaking gyroplane which debuted at the National Day parade on October 1 was made by a private company, which industry reports said Monday indicates the success of China's civil-military integration.
2019-10-09 08:13 -
J-15s have become navy's 'iron fist'
The J-15 fighter force, established in 2013, is China's sole carrier-based air combat unit. Representing a major milestone in the PLA Naval Air Force's combat capability, the force's crown jewel has participated in all five military parades in China in the past four years.
2019-10-08 14:39 -
Latest Chinese military chopper uses fly-by-wire control system
The Chinese tactical helicopter that debuted at the National Day parade on October 1 is the first in China to use fly-by-wire controls that make the aircraft easier and safer to fly in complicated battlefield situations, military experts said on Monday.
2019-10-07 20:56 -
China unveils most advanced Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles
China unveiled Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles, the country's most advanced and powerful deterrent, in a National Day military parade in central Beijing Tuesday.
2019-10-01 16:48 -
DF-17 ballistic missile makes debut at National Day parade
China showcased the new DF-17, a ballistic missile said to be hypersonic with a very high defense penetration capability, for the first time at the National Day parade on Tuesday, with Chinese military expert saying that it is almost impossible to be intercepted by enemies.
2019-10-01 16:45 -
China unveils Dongfeng-17 conventional missiles in military parade
China on Tuesday unveiled its new Dongfeng-17 conventional missiles for the first time in the National Day military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
2019-10-01 16:45