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China’s newest tank, the Type 15, makes parade debut
Excelling at combat in a variety of terrains including high-elevation plateaus, forests and wetland, China's latest tank, the Type 15, rolled past Tiananmen Square in its first debut to the general public on Tuesday during the National Day parade.
2019-10-01 16:42 -
Dongfeng-26 conventional and nuclear missiles reviewed in National Day parade
A formation of Dongfeng-26 conventional and nuclear missiles was reviewed Tuesday in a military parade in Beijing marking the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
2019-10-01 16:41 -
National parade showcases nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missile JL-2
China showcased its JL-2 nuclear-capable submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) for the first time during the National Day parade in Beijing on Tuesday.
2019-10-01 16:31 -
China unveils new H-6N bomber with extended range, extra capabilities
China’s latest bomber, the H-6N with refueling capability, made its debut at the National Day parade in Beijing on Tuesday.
2019-10-01 16:26 -
Five J-20 stealth fighter jets send hearts soaring in Beijing
Five J-20 stealth fighter jets flew in tight formation past Tiananmen Square joining a massive military parade celebrating the 70th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China in Beijing on Tuesday.
2019-10-01 16:24 -
Z-20 helicopter confirmed in Chinese military service
China's domestically made utility helicopter, the Z-20, made its debut at the National Day parade on Tuesday, a move that confirmed its active service status within the Chinese military.
2019-10-01 16:23 -
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 15:37 -
Chinese military commissions GJ-11 stealth attack drone
The Gongji-11 (GJ-11) stealth attack drone, capable of attacking strategic targets without being detected, was showcased at Tuesday's National Day parade, indicating it is in active Chinese military service.
2019-10-01 16:15 -
Chinese NUDT forges the thinnest light bulb in history
A Chinese NUDT team successfully developed the thinnest light bulb in world history with the thickness of only 0.34 nanometers, equaling to one in 300,000 of the diameter of a human hair, by the technology utilizing graphene.
2019-09-19 17:06 -
Second parade rehearsal held; new weapons spotted
A parade of weapons and equipment including nuclear, hypersonic and stealthy ones were spotted in Beijing early Sunday morning during the second rehearsal to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
2019-09-16 08:24 -
China's BeiDou has 39 satellites in orbit as construction to be completed next year
The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System officially provides global services with 39 satellites in orbit, among which there are 21 BeiDou-3 satellites, specifically 18 in Medium Earth orbit, one in Geostationary Orbit and two in Inclined Geosynchronous Orbit.
2019-09-12 17:45 -
China-Serbia ties soar to new heights with Wing Loong drone deal
China's strategic partnership with Serbia is soaring to new heights with recent news that the central Balkan country signed a deal to purchase nine Wing Loong drones, officially known as the Chengdu Pterodactyl-1.
2019-09-12 17:40 -
China's aerospace capabilities on display at Russia air show
As a rising power in the global aerospace sphere, China is rapidly increasing its presence in the international market and making use of all suitable occasions to promote its planes, drones and carrier rockets.
2019-09-09 09:07 -
China reveals hunter drone to catch small, low flying drones with nets
China has developed a drone capable of hunting small, low flying drones, China's state broadcaster has revealed.
2019-09-05 08:18 -
Fleet of seven J-20 jets unveiled in Chinese airforce video
The Chinese airforce released an inspirational video clip Tuesday, in which a fleet of seven J-20 stealth fighter jets was first seen.
2019-09-04 08:17 -
Video shows largest J-20 formation
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force for the first time showcased seven J-20 stealth fighter jets, the largest J-20 formation ever publicly shown, on Tuesday, leading experts to say China's military is already operating a considerable number of J-20s, which could achieve regional aerial superiority and destroy the enemy's strategic facilities deep in hostile territory.
2019-09-04 08:19 -
China's KZ-1A rocket launches two satellites
Two satellites for technological experiments were sent into space by a Kuaizhou-1A, or KZ-1A, carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Saturday.
2019-08-31 20:56 -
Scholars, experts discuss scientific, technological innovation of 'Beidou'
Since the end of 2018, when the basic system of Beidou-3 was put into operation, the Beidou system has achieved global services and rapid development in application, becoming a national business card.
2019-08-30 18:33 -
Stealth target drone to prepare China for F-35 threats: experts
The stealth drone target China recently showcased will provide the Chinese military with experience encountering stealth fighter jets like the F-35, as the US and its allies in the Asia-Pacific region are deploying more of such jets, Chinese military experts said on Friday.
2019-08-30 18:30 -
China, Russia sign heavy helicopter deal
China and Russia have fully agreed upon and signed a commercial contract on a joint heavy helicopter development project, said Miao Wei, China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology, on Wednesday.
2019-08-28 22:26 -
Armed drone's capabilities gaining world recognition
China is in talks with other countries on multiple cooperation projects concerning its Wing Loong unmanned combat drone family, according to a key figure at Aviation Industry Corp of China, the State-owned aircraft giant that makes the series.
2019-08-28 22:29 -
Armed drone's capabilities gaining world recognition
China is in talks with other countries on multiple cooperation projects concerning its Wing Loong unmanned combat drone family, according to a key figure at Aviation Industry Corp of China, the State-owned aircraft giant that makes the series.
2019-08-28 08:50 -
Chinese aviation and space development commands attention in Russia
The China Pavilion opened on Tuesday at the 2019 Russian International Aviation and Space Salon in Zhukovsky, near Moscow, as the event attracted attention from local visitors with some of the most popular exhibits from China.
2019-08-28 08:42 -
Chinese exhibitors to display laser weapon, stealth target drone at Russian exhibition
About 20 Chinese exhibitors set the stage Monday for the 2019 Russian International Aviation and Space Salon with exhibits including models of a laser weapon and a stealth target drone already in place.
2019-08-27 08:50 -
China develops first maritime medical aid simulation training system
China's first military maritime medical aid simulation training system has made its public debut.
2019-08-23 16:57 -
China launches world-leading unmanned warship
China on Wednesday launched a world-leading unmanned warship, with its developer claiming the vessel is combat-ready.
2019-08-22 22:45 -
Latest military chopper expected to debut at National Day parade: report
An echelon of China's domestically developed Z-20 helicopters was spotted on Monday in a video that was purported in the media to be a rehearsal for the upcoming National Day parade.
2019-08-20 22:15 -
China uses advanced weapons in plateau military drills
In preparation for potential plateau warfare, China recently used, for the first time, some of its most powerful weapons and equipment, including Type 99A main battle tanks and battlefield robots to a snow-covered plateau in combat exercises.
2019-08-19 22:39 -
China's commercial carrier rocket Smart Dragon-1 makes maiden flight
China's new carrier rocket Smart Dragon-1 (SD-1), designed for commercial use, made its maiden flight on Saturday, sending three satellites into planned orbit.
2019-08-17 20:25 -
China's fighter drones possible with AI use: experts
China's plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) for drones would make fighter drones possible, allowing them to fly on their own, identify targets and make decisions to enhance their combat capability.
2019-08-14 22:10 -
Second aircraft carrier can carry 36 J-15 fighters
China's second aircraft carrier can carry at least 36 domestically developed J-15 fighter jets, some 50 percent more than the country's first, China's state broadcaster reported on Tuesday.
2019-08-14 08:23 -
China's second aircraft carrier can carry 50% more fighter jets than its first
China's second aircraft carrier can carry at least 36 domestically developed J-15 fighter jets, some 50 percent more than the country's first, state broadcaster reported on Tuesday.
2019-08-13 18:07 -
China's H-6K bomber expected to be armed with hypersonic weapons
China's H-6K bomber could eventually be armed with hypersonic weapons that can destroy hostile military hubs 3,000 kilometers away within minutes, according to military experts.
2019-08-06 16:45 -
Chinese light tank to get added protection
China's made-for-export light tank, VT5, is expected to be outfitted with an active protection system, state broadcaster reported, which will enable the thin-armored tank to significantly expand its defense capability.
2019-08-05 09:26 -
Merit citations indicate PLA Navy’s weapon development
Another Chinese naval scientist working on full electric propulsion (FEP) received a first-class merit citation on Wednesday, a year after a colleague on his team was likewise honored. Experts said the honors reflect the rapid development in China's FEP warships.
2019-08-02 08:42 -
US targets China as main competitor in promotional video for new weapon
US missile maker Raytheon Co. provoked China with a promotional video in which the company showcases new defense technologies to defeat enemy missiles and other threats including China-made missiles. Chinese experts said that showed the US was targeting China as its major opponent and was likely to lead to a boycott by Chinese buyers.
2019-07-25 22:57 -
PLA establishes modern weapons, equipment system: white paper
The Chinese military is establishing a modernized weaponry and equipment system by commissioning the likes of Type 15 tanks, Type 052D destroyers, J-20 fighters and DF-26 intermediate and long-range ballistic missiles, according to a white paper issued by defense ministry on Wednesday.
2019-07-25 11:26 -
Two options for China to turn Y-20 strategic cargo plane into aerial tanker: magazine
Chinese military media have offered some suggestions on how to customize the homemade Y-20 cargo plane as the country needs its domestically developed large aerial tanker for a strategic air force.
2019-07-23 09:26 -
Chinese radar firm gives a glimpse on future AEW aircraft
Future airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft could become unmanned, interconnected and highly intelligent, and will no longer need the traditional mounted radome, giving their greater aerodynamic and stealth capabilities, said China's top radar firm.
2019-07-21 19:41 -
Two options for China to turn Y-20 strategic cargo plane into aerial tanker: magazine
Chinese military media have offered some suggestions on how to customize the homemade Y-20 cargo plane as the country needs its domestically developed large aerial tanker for a strategic air force.
2019-07-21 19:39