DefenceTalkOne person has died and two more injured when a fighter jet crashed in central China on Thursday, state media reported. The plane, an Air Force J-7, “had an accident during training and fell in the vicinity of an airport… causing damage to private homes”, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The pilot parachuted to safety […]https://www.defencetalk.com/one-dead-after-fighter-jet-crashes-into-homes-in-central-china-78930/

DefenceTalkCanada’s military has accused Chinese air force pilots of unprofessional and risky behavior during their recent encounters in international airspace. The Canadian aircraft involved were deployed in Japan as part of a multinational effort to enforce United Nations sanctions against North Korea, which has faced international penalties over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles program. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-says-chinese-jets-put-pilots-at-risk-in-international-airspace-78870/

Chinese military enthusiasts online are eagerly expecting new, homemade warplanes to debut in 2020, naming the next-generation aircraft carrier-based fighter jet and the carrier-based early warning aircraft as their top wishes. They also hope to see domestically developed aero engines finally equipped on J-20 stealth fighter jets. The internet users’ appetite was whetted by a […]

China’s most advanced J-20 stealth fighter jets assigned to an ace unit have been conducting real-combat scenario training together with powerful J-16 and agile J-10C jets, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force revealed, as a Chinese expert said Monday the combination can conjure a kaleidoscope of tactics to safeguard the country. In a video […]

The main mission objective of China’s H-6K bomber is to strike key strategic points deep within enemy territories, the state broadcaster revealed, leading experts to predict that the warplane could eventually be armed with hypersonic weapons that can destroy hostile military hubs 3,000 kilometers away within minutes. Together with J-20 stealth fighters, H-6Ks could devastate […]

DefenceTalkChinese bombers are likely training for strikes against US and allied targets in the Pacific, according to a new Pentagon report that also details how Beijing is transforming its ground forces to “fight and win.” The annual report to Congress, released Thursday, highlights China’s growing military, economic and diplomatic clout and how Beijing is leveraging […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinese-bombers-likely-training-for-us-strikes-pentagon-71811/

DefenceTalkChina’s latest J-20 stealth fighter has been officially commissioned into military service, according to Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense on Thursday. The flight tests are being conducted as scheduled, Wu said at a press conference. The J-20 is China’s fourth-generation medium and long-range fighter jet. It made its maiden flight in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-j-20-fighter-jet-put-into-service-70564/

DefenceTalkThe new H-6K bombers of the PLA Air Force flew several thousand kilometers for nearly 10 straight hours during a recent drill. They set a new record for continuous flight time and range while flying over the sea. But what are the special characteristics of these bombers, and will they fly over the South China […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-h-6k-bombers-fly-record-10-hour-mission-67592/

DefenceTalkMOSCOW: Russia and China have agreed on the sale of 24 advanced Sukhoi Su-35 fighters to Beijing, the Russian state holding Rostec said on Thursday. The deal – which military experts say could be worth more than $2 billion – represents the first time a foreign state has purchased the Su-35. A representative of Rostec, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-china-agree-on-2bn-deal-for-24-su-35-warplanes-65885/

DefenceTalkChina’s leading aircraft manufacturer is on the verge of exporting its fifth-generation fighter jet, according to industry sources. Aviation Industry Corp of China disclosed the technical specifications of the J-31 Gyrfalcon at an aviation expo even though the plane was still being tested, the sources said. During the four-day Aviation Expo China 2015, a biennial […]https://www.defencetalk.com/leading-aircraft-manufacturer-poised-to-export-new-fighter-jet-65585/