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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 -
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