Tag: CHINA
China Expands Hypersonic Capabilities with GDF-600 Boost-Glide Vehicle for Missile and Drone Deployment
China recently introduced the GDF-600, a new hypersonic boost-glide concept platform. Developed by the Guangdong Aerodynamic Research Academy (GARA), the GDF-600 is notable for...
China unveils amphibious assault ship that can launch fighter jets
China launched a new amphibious assault ship, capable of launching fighter jets and designed to strengthen the navy’s combat ability in distant seas.
The Sichuan,...
What makes China’s new Tianying stealth UAV a threat in contested airspace?
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) showcases an updated version of its Tianying stealth UAV, also known as Skyhawk. Designed for reconnaissance and...
China Enters Global Light Tank Market with New VT8
China has made a significant entry into the global light tank military market with its VT8 light tank. This 105mm-armed light tank, demonstrated live...
China’s Cold War Relic: How the H-6 Bomber Poses a Modern Threat
While China flaunts its cutting-edge J-35 stealth fighter, a less glamorous but equally potent weapon lurks within its arsenal: the H-6 bomber. A modernized...
What to know about China’s new J-35A stealth fighter as a potential US F-35 competitor
The development of the J-35A traces back to the J-31/FC-31 Gyrfalcon, a project initiated by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SA) and the Aviation Industry Corporation...
China’s new Z-20T assault helicopter challenges US MH-60L DAP for Special Operation Forces
At the 15th Zhuhai Air Show, China publicly showcased for the first time the Z-20T, an armed assault variant of the Z-20 helicopter developed...
The new Moon race: Assessing Chinese and US strategies
By James Clay Moltz*
China’s recent advances in cislunar space have spurred US fears. As a report by an influential defense think tank argues, “The contest over...
A Deep Dive Into China’s Military Strategy and Ambitions
The US Department of Defense’s annual report on Chinese military and security developments.
In this post and podcast, we dissect the report, which isn’t just...
Chinese Navy Commissions First Type 054B Next Gen Frigate
The Chinese Navy (PLAN) today commissioned the first of two Type 054B new generation frigates in Qingdao, Shandong province. The ceremony represents a major...
US Space Force needs plan, funding to counter China’s rapid space growth
By Courtney Albon
In 2012, China had less than 100 satellites in orbit. Last month, the country launched its 1,000th spacecraft.
That milestone, according to the U.S. Space...
China’s JARI USV A Orca Unmanned Vessel with VLS revealed at Zhuhai
The JARI-USV-A "Orca," a large unmanned surface combat vessel developed by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), arrived in Zhuhai’s Doumen Lianzhou to participate in...
