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Pakistan Defence Forum
March 19, 2024
China
China Poised to Take More Defence Market Share
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Quwa Team
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Jun 20, 2022
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....
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China’s New Fighters Emerge
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Quwa Team
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Oct 31, 2021
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)....
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China Showcases PCL-181 Self-Propelled Howitzer
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Quwa Team
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May 12, 2020
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....
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China Releases New Details on the AVIC Z-20 Helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 14, 2019
China’s state-owned newspaper provided details of the Z-20, the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) new transport helicopter....
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Steel Cut for the Second of Pakistan’s Four Type 054A/P Frigates
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 20, 2018
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....
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Z-10ME: Photos Emerge of New Z-10 Attack Helicopter Variant
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 24, 2018
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...
Drones deliver China access into high-value, non-traditional markets
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 28, 2018
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....
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China to expand drone offerings with Star Shadow UCAV
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 8, 2018
Star UAV System Company, a business from Chengdu, is developing a twin-engine, stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) for the export market....
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AVIC to launch new Wing Loong UAV variant in 2018
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 25, 2018
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China will launch a new variant of the Wing Loong I – i.e. Wing Loong ID – UAV in 2018 for prospective export customers....
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Russia reportedly begins delivering S-400 systems to China
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 21, 2018
Russia has reportedly begun delivering Almaz-Antey S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile systems to China, the launch export customer of the S-400....
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J-20 put through combat exercises with other PLAAF fighters
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 15, 2018
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) announced that the Chengdu J-20 participated in exercises with PLAAF J-10C and J-16s....
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Chengdu Wing Loong II successfully engages five targets in one sortie
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 3, 2018
China announced that the Chengdu Aircraft Design & Research Institute (CADI) Wing Loong II drone engaged in five targets in succession in one sortie...
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Chengdu reportedly achieves milestone in JF-17 Block-III development
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Bilal Khan
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Jan 1, 2018
The Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) reportedly pushed the JF-17 Block-III through the ‘preliminary design stage’ ...
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New CSIC submarine models show China’s growing design prowess
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 23, 2017
CSIC recently revealed three new single-hull teardrop submarine designs, showcasing its Chinese submarine design improvements...
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KLJ-7A: Proposed AESA radar for JF-17 undergoing tests
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 21, 2017
CCTV News footage shows the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology KLJ-7A undergoing tests with the China Flight Test Establishment...
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First JF-17 will undergo major overhaul at AVIC
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 12, 2017
China Aviation News (CAN) reports that the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) received a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter at its Aircraft Maintenance Factory in Chengfei for major overhaul on November 07....
Chengdu J-20 enters service with the PLAAF
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 1, 2017
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) officially inducted the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG J-20 on September 26...
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China and Russia make progress in Advanced Heavy Lift helicopter talks
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Quwa Team
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Sep 17, 2017
Russian Helicopters and Avicopter have agreed on technical responsibilities and workshare for the Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter program...
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Pakistan and China commence Shaheen VI joint air-exercise
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Quwa Team
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Sep 10, 2017
Shaheen VI is the sixth iteration of the bilateral air exercise between the PAF and PLAAF. It began on September 7 and will conclude on September 27...
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Private Chinese company reportedly capable of producing single-crystal turbine blades for jet engines
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Bilal Khan
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Sep 4, 2017
Chinese state-owned media report that Chengdu Aerospace Superalloy Technology Co. Ltd. (CAST) can mass-producing single-crystal turbine blades...
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Mooring trials scheduled for China’s first indigenous aircraft carrier
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Quwa Team
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Aug 8, 2017
China plans to conduct mooring trials for its first domestically designed and built aircraft carrier in September...
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Pakistan will send 19 aircraft for air exercise in China
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Bilal Khan
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Aug 1, 2017
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will send 19 of its aircraft for an air exercise – Shaheen VI – in China. This will be its largest force detachment to date...
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Could the CASC CH-5 UAV be an option for Pakistan?
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 20, 2017
With its greater range, payload and endurance, the CASC CH-5 drone can provide Pakistan with a valuable long-haul ISR and loitering CAS capabilities...
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China launches technology transfer hub in Pakistan
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 18, 2017
On July 08 China launched the China-South Asia Technology Transfer Centre (CSTTC) in Pakistan to enhance Pakistan’s technology and production capacities...
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China begins offering CH-5 MALE UAV to international market
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 18, 2017
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced that it is ready to produce the CH-5 drone for export...
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China launches 10,000-ton Type 055 destroyer for PLAN
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 3, 2017
Jiangnan-Changxing Shipyard in Shanghai launched a Type 055 destroyer for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) on Wednesday, June 28...
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Rostec and AVIC aim to ink AHL helicopter program in 2017
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 20, 2017
Rostec and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) are aiming to ink the development contract for the Advanced Heavy Lifter helicopter in 2017...
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China’s CASC announces successful missile ramjet tests
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 8, 2017
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced that it successfully conducted two flight tests for its new ramjet engine...
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Airbus Helicopters begins constructing H135 assembly plant in China
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Quwa Team
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May 29, 2017
Airbus Helicopters has begun the construction of a final assembly line (FAL) for the H135 utility helicopter in Qingdao, China...
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AVIC pitches air-cooled AESA radar for JF-17
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Bilal Khan
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May 22, 2017
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China’s (AVIC) 607 research institute announced that it completed the development of an air-cooled AESA radar...
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Thailand inks S26T submarine deal with China
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Quwa Team
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May 8, 2017
The Government of Thailand inked a $1.04 billion U.S. deal for three S26T air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines from China...
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Hongdu Aviation Industry Group completes first L-15B lead-in fighter-trainer
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Bilal Khan
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May 4, 2017
Hongdu Aviation Industry Group rolled out its first L-15B lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) on May 1, building upon the success of the L-15A ...
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China preparing to launch first indigenously built aircraft carrier
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Quwa Team
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Apr 24, 2017
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is preparing to launch its first indigenously built – and second – aircraft carrier…...
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Thai Prime Minister confirms plans to buy submarines from China
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Quwa Team
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Mar 28, 2017
Thailand’s Prime Minister – Prayut Chan-o-cha – confirmed Bangkok’s plans to procure three AIP-powered submarines from China...
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Saudi Arabia will license-produce Chinese armed drones
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Quwa Team
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Mar 24, 2017
The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology and China Aerospace Science Technology Corporation will co-produce CH-series drones in Saudi Arabia...
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Chengdu test flies Wing-Loong II unmanned aerial vehicle
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 27, 2017
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG) successfully test flew a Wing-Loong II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on Monday, 27 February 2017...
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IDEX 2017: China showcases new-generation frigate and S26 submarine
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 23, 2017
CSSC showcased a next-generation trimaran-hull frigate and the S26 air-independent propulsion (AIP)-powered submarine at IDEX 2017...
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China unveils small precision-guided missile – AR-2
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Bilal Khan
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Feb 7, 2017
The China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics recently revealed the AR-2 small precision-guided air-to-ground missile for CH-series armed drones...
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Shenyang FC-31 (v2) takes to the skies for the first time
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 26, 2016
The second FC-31 prototype, developed and produced by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, undertook its maiden test flight…...
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Russia reportedly delivers first four Su-35 fighters to China
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 26, 2016
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force has reportedly received its first batch of Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters from Russia…...
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China’s Avicopter AC352 conducts maiden flight with WZ-16 engine
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 20, 2016
The Avicopter AC352, which was jointly developed by Avicopter and Airbus Helicopters, successfully conducted its maiden flight using the WZ-16 turboshaft…...
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Second J-31 prototype possibly close to maiden test flight
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 18, 2016
Images attributed to the second Shenyang Aircraft Corporation J-31 prototype suggest that the unit is imminently ready to conduct its maiden test flight…...
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China could begin receiving Su-35 fighters before end of this year
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Bilal Khan
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Dec 15, 2016
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) will reportedly begin receiving its Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighters before the end of 2016…...
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China declares aircraft carrier Liaoning ‘combat ready’
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 17, 2016
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has declared that the Liaoning, its first and only aircraft carrier, is now ‘combat ready.’...
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CETC offers new ZDK06 AEW&C for export, hints platform options
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 7, 2016
China Electronics Technology Group (CETC) began marketing its new AEW&C offering in the form of KJ-200-based ZDK06. Hinted of letting customers choose platforms…...
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AVIC’s HMD/S and next-gen cockpit concepts outline strong Chinese defence industry progress
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 6, 2016
At the Zhuhai Air Show, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) showcased its next-generation aircraft subsystems, which included a HMD/S, single panel MFD…...
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China marketing diverse range of air-to-surface weaponry
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 6, 2016
At the Zhuhai Air Show, the Chinese defence industry showcased its diverse range air-to-surface munitions and solutions. IHS Jane’s reports that the Ying Sun (YINGS) III is a day and night-capable laser-targeting pod available in three...
Pakistan Air Chief meets China’s Minister of Defence
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 4, 2016
Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman met with China’s Minister of Defence General Chang Wanquan in Beijing....
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Will China clear the CAC J-10B for export?
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 2, 2016
Could the appearance of the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation’s J-10B at the Zhuhai Air Show indicate that the fighter is nearing AVIC’s export portfolio?...
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Chengdu J-20 makes public debut at Zhuhai Air Show
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Bilal Khan
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Nov 1, 2016
The People Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF)’s newest fighter aircraft, the Chengdu J-20, recently made its public debut at the 2016 Zhuhai Air Show…...
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KLJ-7A: Proposed AESA radar for the JF-17 Block-III
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 31, 2016
The Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology (NRIET) has unveiled a new active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar for the JF-17 …...
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AVIC showcases Cloud Shadow jet-powered UAV for export
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Bilal Khan
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Oct 31, 2016
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is showcasing a new jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) – the Cloud Shadow…...
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China officially inducts the Y-20, its new heavy transport aircraft
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Bilal Khan
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Jul 8, 2016
The People Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has formally inducted the first of its many XAC Y-20 heavy-lift transport aircraft....
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Russia & China proceed to develop new heavy-lift helicopter
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 27, 2016
Russian Helicopters and China’s AVIC have inked an agreement to develop the Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter, which will be based on the Mi-26....
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AVIC Y-20 heavy-lift transport nearing production?
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Bilal Khan
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Jun 6, 2016
According to Chinese media, the AVIC Y-20 heavy-lift transport aircraft be delivered to listed Chinese military and civil buyers “very soon.”...
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Y-20: China’s new heavy military transport could be entering service soon
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Bilal Khan
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Mar 3, 2016
The Y-20 conducted its maiden flight in January 2013, and with its latest prototype flying in February 2016, the aircraft seems to be entering Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) by the end of this year. ...
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