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China’s FC-31 Fighter Jet Could Have Export Potential, But Can China Build Engine For It?
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East Asia and Pacific Region
Taiwan Scrambled Fighters To Intercept Chinese H-6 Bombers
Taiwan’s air force scrambled after eight Chinese fighter aircraft flew into the south-western part of its air defence identification zone, in an uptick in tensions that came as Taipei announced a new defence minister and […]
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China Sent J-10C And J-11B To Sino-Pak Air Combat Exercise
The recently concluded China-Pakistan air exercises benefited both sides, as Chinese pilots could learn from their Pakistani counterparts’ maneuvers and experiences, and China’s J-10C and J-11B fighter jets could be used to simulate India’s Rafale […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Researchers Find Chinese Submariners Are Suffering From Mental Health Problems
A fifth of sailors assigned to Chinese submarines patrolling the South China Sea have experienced some degree of mental health problems, according to a study published this month. “This study demonstrates for the first time […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Royal Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling In South China Sea
Australian military ships and aircraft will continue to patrol the South China Sea amid warnings from China that a declaration of independence by Taiwan would “mean war”. With Taiwan reporting an increase in Chinese military aircraft in […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
China To Build 10000 Tons Offshore Patrol Vessels
China will commission its first maritime patrol ship with a displacement of more than 10,000 tons in mid-2021, and the vessel is expected to be used in the South China Sea for missions including patrol […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
China’s Type 076 LHD Could Be Potent Amphibious Platform In Asia-Pacific Region
The Chinese Navy is building assault carriers to support amphibious operations, like a possible invasion of Taiwan or landings on disputed islands in the South China Sea. The first two ships, called LHDs (landing helicopter docks) in […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Biden Administration Sanctions Chinese Comac Jet Ending Chinese Home-grown Commercial Jets Dream
The Trump administration is close to issuing a list of 89 Chinese aerospace and other companies that would be unable to access U.S. technology exports due to their military ties, Reuters reported, a move that could […]
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Pakistan Air Force Received First Chinese CH-4 Drones
Pakistan Receives CH-4 Drones from China A shipment containing an unspecified number of CH-4 Drones from China was received in Pakistan on January 15. According to a customs extract quoted by Pakistani website Quwa, 21 pieces […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Indian, Chinese Soldiers Clashes Near Himalayan Border
Chinese and Indian soldiers have clashed along their disputed Himalayan border in a dangerous new escalation between Asia’s two most populous countries. Indian media outlets report soldiers on both sides were wounded after they engaged […]