The YJ-21 – also known as the Eagle Strike 21 – is a new hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) designed for striking large, high-value naval targets, such as aircraft carriers.
China officially unveils the Shenyang J-35A stealth fighter at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow.
Paired with chronic underfunding within the Russian defence industries has meant that slowly, China is laying the groundwork to overtake the Russians with regard to defence exports.
Last week, photos emerged of two new fighters from China’s burgeoning aerospace industry: the twin-seat variant of the Chengdu J-20, and, potentially, the carrier-borne J-XY (or J-35).
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) showcased its new self-propelled howitzer, the PCL-181. The PCL-181 is a wheeled 155mm howitzer system with new automated features and reduced weight.
China’s state-owned newspaper provided details of the Z-20, the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) new transport helicopter.
On 20 December, the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) held the steel-cutting ceremony of the Pakistan Navy’s (PN) second (of four) Type 054A/P multi-mission frigates.
Photos have emerged of what appears to be a Z-10ME, an improved variant of the Z-10 attack helicopter manufactured by Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation’s (CAIC). The Z-10ME reportedly incorporates a higher-output turboshaft engine compared to the Z-10.
Reportedly securing a sale of four Wing Loong unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to Indonesia, it is clear that UAVs are opening China’s entry into markets otherwise dominated by US, Europe and Russia.
Star UAV System Company, a business from Chengdu, is developing a twin-engine, stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) for the export market.