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China’s J-20 has dropped its stealth features, now seen in ‘Beast Mode’ with PL-15 missiles, similar to the F-35 and Su-57

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) seems to be enhancing the firepower and combat capabilities of the J-20 stealth fighter. Recent images reveal the aircraft, known as the Mighty Dragon, in a configuration referred to as ‘beast mode,’ equipped with external PL-15 air-to-air missiles. This modification, however, compromises some of the aircraft’s stealth characteristics. This development follows sightings of U.S. F-35 and Russian … Continue reading China’s J-20 has dropped its stealth features, now seen in ‘Beast Mode’ with PL-15 missiles, similar to the F-35 and Su-57

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KF-21 Boramae fighter
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Saudis may acquire South Korean KF-21 fighter jets

A recent article from the Turkish defense publication TurkDef indicates that Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) of South Korea briefly presented its KF-21 Boramae fighter as a potential candidate for Saudi Arabia during a company briefing. The report mentions that a slide featuring the South Korean fighter as a proposed option for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) was part of the presentation but was subsequently … Continue reading Saudis may acquire South Korean KF-21 fighter jets

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China has probably outfitted a new brigade with J-20 aircraft, substituting the J-11 models

There are indications that the 19th Air Brigade (AB) stationed within China‘s Central Theater Command (CTC) has begun to receive J-20 fighter jets, which would replace the older J-11 models. Although the Chinese military has not officially announced this transition, various sources, including satellite images and military observer reports, indicate that the process is progressing. The J-11s, which have served as a cornerstone of the … Continue reading China has probably outfitted a new brigade with J-20 aircraft, substituting the J-11 models

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Chinese military aircraft fly in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, in this screengrab taken from a social media video released on December 26, 2024.
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Military analysts suggest that China is prompting the U.S. to enter an arms race by developing advanced fighter jets

The recent online release of images showcasing China‘s newest warplanes has been described as a significant “invitation” to initiate an arms race for next-generation fighters, according to Dmitry Stefanovich, a military analyst at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences, in an interview with RT. The videos and images shared on social media on December 26 feature two … Continue reading Military analysts suggest that China is prompting the U.S. to enter an arms race by developing advanced fighter jets

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Chinese military aircraft fly in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, in this screengrab taken from a social media video released on December 26, 2024.
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New images reveal innovative designs of Chinese military aircraft, according to experts

Images surfaced online on Friday depicting two seemingly new Chinese military aircraft featuring stealth characteristics. Defense analysts noted that while the designs appear advanced, the lack of detailed information prevents any definitive assessments. Both aircraft are tailless, lacking vertical stabilizers that typically aid in maintaining control. Instead, stability is managed by onboard computers that interpret the pilot’s inputs. The larger aircraft exhibits a diamond-like shape … Continue reading New images reveal innovative designs of Chinese military aircraft, according to experts

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A visitor stands next to a CH-9 combat drone displayed at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China.
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Senior Russian official Shoigu attends the Zhuhai air show on its concluding day of trade

The trade segment of China‘s largest air show in Zhuhai concluded on a rainy Thursday, coinciding with the visit of Russia‘s Security Council secretary, just days after the Russian-made Su-57 stealth jet made its debut appearance outside of its home country. Military equipment was showcased in the exhibition hall, where it was observed by Sergei Shoigu, as reported by the state media outlet Global Times. … Continue reading Senior Russian official Shoigu attends the Zhuhai air show on its concluding day of trade

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