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China starts compiling PLA's weapons & equipment history
The Equipment Development Department (EDD) under China's Central Military Commission (CMC) has officially launched the compilation of Weapons and Equipment History of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), which is expected to be completed in 2027.
2020-04-16 22:34 -
Robot warriors join Chinese military arsenal, will free soldiers from dangerous missions
More robot warriors are entering the arsenal of the Chinese military, with the latest additions being a small model that's equipped with a machine gun and a crane-like missile-loading robot, and experts said on Tuesday that robots will free human soldiers from heavy physical work and unnecessary danger.
2020-04-14 22:53 -
China's AG600 amphibious aircraft conducts test flights over sea
China's independently-developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft has conducted test flights over the sea, according to its developer Tuesday.
2020-04-14 17:33 -
China's latest aircraft wind tunnel completes major test
China's wind tunnel project remains in development which is expected to reshape the country's future warplanes, and hit another milestone after running a main compressor test, project developers said on Saturday.
2020-04-13 15:16 -
Why is China's Wing Loong so popular in world?
As one of the most popular products in the international drone market, China's Wing Loong drone has been exported to more than a dozen countries in recent years, with its customers including those coming from some remote African regions, or some repeat customers from the US and its allies.
2020-04-09 21:28 -
Y-20 cargo plane-Type 15 tank combination enhances Chinese military capability
One domestically made Y-20 large cargo aircraft can reportedly carry two newly commissioned Type 15 tanks for long-range transport operations, and this new combination will enhance the Chinese military's strategic transport capability, experts said on Wednesday.
2020-04-08 21:25 -
Amphibious aircraft AG600 prepares for first sea-based test flight
The AG600, China's large amphibious airplane that will be capable of covering all of the South China Sea, is preparing in Hubei Province to conduct its first maritime test flight this year as planned, despite the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) epidemic.
2020-04-07 22:06 -
Chinese military to procure suicide drones
The Chinese military is procuring two types of loitering munitions, also known as suicide drones, a genre of weapon that can offer a wide variety of new tactics to the troops, analysts said on Wednesday.
2020-03-12 09:23 -
PLA Army to host "Crossing Obstacles 2020" land-based unmanned system competition
The Armament Department of the Chinese PLA Army will host "Crossing Obstacles 2020" land-based unmanned system competition between the coming September and October, in a bid to further promote the innovation and development of the PLA Army’s unmanned system equipment.
2020-03-11 20:50 -
Upgraded Type 053H3 frigate joins real combat scenario exercise
With a new anti-aircraft missile system and a new type of close-in weapon system, an upgraded Type 053H3 frigate participated in a recent naval exercise, and analysts expect it to become a powerful addition to China's offshore defense force.
2020-03-09 09:06 -
China's newly commissioned destroyer, frigate achieve battle readiness
Two recently commissioned warships of the PLA Navy are now ready to do batte after passing an all-subject training examination, the Navy announced on Wednesday.
2020-03-05 01:36 -
China's J-10C fighter jet uses homemade engine: report
A newly built J-10C fighter jet is reportedly equipped with a domestically developed WS-10 Taihang engine and ready to join military service, a sign that the homemade engine has become technically mature and reliable, experts said.
2020-03-04 01:22 -
Chinese arms company develops versatile combat robot vehicle
A Chinese arms company has revealed a new unmanned ground vehicle that can transport ammunition and supplies in complicated terrains or provide fire cover when armed.
2020-03-02 00:32 -
J-15 aircraft carrier-based fighter jet gets new anti-corrosion paint
The latest batch of China’s J-15 aircraft carrier-based fighter jet is getting new, green priming paint instead of the previous yellow one. Reports speculate it is a new anti-corrosion material that can enhance the aircraft's capabilities.
2020-02-28 01:25 -
Chinese Air Force's strategic projection capability proven in epidemic
In the fourth of a series of missions, the Chinese PLA Air Force on Monday transported military personnel and supplies via cargo planes to Wuhan to help control the novel coronavirus outbreak.
2020-02-18 00:39 -
PLA unveils latest Z-10 attack helicopter upgrade
The Chinese PLA has unveiled its latest edition of the Z-10 attack helicopter, featuring exhaust openings that face upward instead of outward, with experts claiming the chopper's infrared signal will make it harder to target.
2020-02-17 18:39 -
China's Long March-5B carrier rocket arrives at launch site
China's Long March-5B carrier rocket arrived at the launch site in southern China's Hainan Province Wednesday after a week of ocean and rail transport, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
2020-02-06 09:14 -
Safety prioritized for aircraft carrier, fighter jet developers amid virus outbreak
Chinese armaments companies have postponed planned work in order to concentrate on controlling the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
2020-02-05 10:27 -
China develops new gyroplane for border plateau operations
The latest gyroplane commissioned by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has increased plateau capabilities for a wider variety of missions and is expected to be deployed along China's southwestern border regions, experts said on Sunday.
2020-02-05 10:24 -
China's Type 055 warship larger, more powerful than expected
China's destroyer, the 10,000-ton-class Type 055, is larger than previously reported as the Chinese Navy recently revealed it has an actual displacement of more than 12,000 tons.
2020-02-01 16:31 -
China's space-tracking vessels back from missions
Space-tracking ship Yuanwang 3 and Yuanwang 7 returned to the port of the China Satellite Maritime Tracking and Controlling Department after completing three monitoring missions, the Science and Technology Daily reported Wednesday.
2020-01-22 17:01 -
Air Force reveals J-20 combat formation
China's most advanced J-20 stealth fighter jets assigned to an ace unit have been conducting real-combat scenario training together with powerful J-16 and agile J-10C jets, the PLA Air Force revealed.
2020-01-21 15:44 -
China's first Type 055 destroyer Nanchang commissioned
The Nanchang, China's first Type 055 guided-missile destroyer, was commissioned in the People's Liberation Army Navy on Sunday morning in the port city of Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province.
2020-01-12 13:36 -
Upgraded JF-17 fighter jet makes maiden flight
The latest, powered-up version of the JF-17 fighter jet reportedly features technologies from China's top-notch J-20 fighter jet and made its maiden flight in December.
2020-01-02 08:53 -
China launches powerful destroyers, delivery expected in two years
China reportedly launched an additional Type 055 destroyer and a Type 052D destroyer right before the year draws to an end, a move Chinese experts called on Sunday an astounding achievement in shipbuilding, as they expect the ships to enter military service in two years.
2019-12-30 08:51 -
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