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Unconfirmed reports have surfaced regarding a second flight of China’s J-36

Social media platforms, particularly X, are buzzing with reports suggesting that the People’s Liberation Army Air Force of China has conducted a second flight of the J-36, a fighter jet believed to be of the sixth generation. This excitement appears to have originated from a recently released photo that did not circulate on December 26, the date when the first flight was reportedly confirmed. As … Continue reading Unconfirmed reports have surfaced regarding a second flight of China’s J-36

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An assault vehicle unit carries out a fire strike during actual combat training in Ningbo, China.
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A recent report raises concerns about China’s military readiness and arms expansion

A controversial report from a US think tank suggests that China is not prepared for war, asserting that the primary aim of the ruling Communist Party’s extensive military modernization efforts is to maintain its authority rather than to engage in conflict abroad. Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, Beijing has embarked on a significant military expansion, transforming the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) from a relatively … Continue reading A recent report raises concerns about China’s military readiness and arms expansion

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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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U.S. is preparing its F-35s for potential missile threats from China and improving jets’ survivability and combat effectiveness

In light of growing apprehensions regarding Chinese missile threats to its air bases in the Western Pacific, the US Air Force has recently conducted a test designed to enhance the survivability and combat effectiveness of its F-35 fighter jets while they are on the ground. The 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron of the USAF executed rapid aircraft regeneration and operational procedures for the F-35 Lightning … Continue reading U.S. is preparing its F-35s for potential missile threats from China and improving jets’ survivability and combat effectiveness

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China’s long-range phased array radar station (LPAR) is located in Jiamusi.
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China Unveils Large “Anti-Hypersonic” Radar System, Claiming It Can Detect All Missile Types

During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Lunar New Year address to the military, a rare opportunity arose to observe China‘s advanced long-range radar system—an early-warning mechanism engineered to identify threats well beyond its borders. The year-end military video, presented to Xi by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), displayed a ground-based phased-array radar station, with troops designated for “early warning and monitoring” standing in formation in front … Continue reading China Unveils Large “Anti-Hypersonic” Radar System, Claiming It Can Detect All Missile Types

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Philippine foreign ministry is treating reports of foreign espionage with utmost seriousness

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs stated on Thursday that it takes any signs of espionage activities by foreign nationals very seriously, following the recent arrest of a Chinese individual suspected of espionage. Philippine law enforcement officials reported that they found equipment in the suspect’s possession that they believe could be utilized for surveillance on military sites. Investigators identified Deng Yuanqing, who is associated with … Continue reading Philippine foreign ministry is treating reports of foreign espionage with utmost seriousness

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Chinese military delegation to visit Japan in mid-January

Chinese military representatives are scheduled to visit Japan in mid-January, as per the agreement between the two nations, to foster mutual “understanding and trust,” the Chinese defense ministry announced on Monday. A delegation from the Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will engage with officials from the Japanese Ministry of Defence and the Joint Staff of the Self-Defense Forces, according to … Continue reading Chinese military delegation to visit Japan in mid-January

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Members of the China Coast Guard stand in formation during a joint patrol with Russia that China says entered the Arctic Ocean.
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Pentagon report suggests that corruption may have impeded the Chinese military’s modernization goals

Corruption within China‘s military may have hindered its advancement toward the 2027 military modernization objectives, according to the Pentagon annual report on Beijing’s military, released on Wednesday. Over the past year, the Chinese military has implemented a comprehensive anti-corruption campaign, and just last month, the defense ministry announced the suspension of a senior military official who is currently under investigation for “serious violations of discipline.” … Continue reading Pentagon report suggests that corruption may have impeded the Chinese military’s modernization goals

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What are the reasons behind President Xi Jinping’s selective dismissal of his loyalists?

In the initial phase of Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign, the Chinese leader strengthened his grip on the world’s largest military by dismantling the influence of powerful generals from opposing factions and appointing allies and loyalists in their place. Now, a decade later, after implementing significant structural changes within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and filling its upper echelons with his chosen individuals, Xi remains deeply … Continue reading What are the reasons behind President Xi Jinping’s selective dismissal of his loyalists?

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Miao Hua, director of the Political Work Department of China's Central Military Commission, disembarks his aircraft.
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China is investigating a senior military official as President Xi Jinping intensifies his campaign against PLA generals

China has suspended a senior military official and initiated an investigation into allegations of corruption, according to the defense ministry. This action is part of a broader campaign by leader Xi Jinping to cleanse the upper echelons of the nation’s military. Admiral Miao Hua, a member of the influential Central Military Commission (CMC), which is overseen by Xi, is being investigated for “serious violations of … Continue reading China is investigating a senior military official as President Xi Jinping intensifies his campaign against PLA generals

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