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Xi military purge: Zhang Youxia probe raises PLA risk
China’s investigation into senior military figures has triggered renewed debate about the balance of power between the Communist Party and the People’s Liberati…
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Air
Meyu Arrow High-Altitude Unmanned Helicopter
China’s new Meyu Arrow high-altitude unmanned helicopter has completed its first live-fire missile test above 4,000 meters, signaling a fresh push by the People…
Industry
Dubai Airshow Western jet orders under pressure
Aircraft backlogs, China’s entry into the single‑aisle market and shifting Gulf strategies will shape Dubai Airshow Western jet orders this year. The event has…
Land
China’s Type 100 Tank Marks Shift to Networked Combat Systems
China has introduced the Type 100 tank, a vehicle that moves away from the classic heavy tank model. Instead of relying on sheer size and armour, the design foc…
Air
Fujian launches J‑35 in catapult tests
Lead: China’s third carrier Fujian (Type 003) has publicly conducted CATOBAR trials with the J‑35 stealth fighter, J‑15T multirole jet and KJ‑600 AEW\&C. This i…
Industry
Taiwan’s Barracuda‑500 Goes Local
Why this matters now Taipei has crossed an important line. The Barracuda‑500 Taiwan missile—an autonomous, low‑cost cruise missile designed by Anduril—will now…
Air
China’s LY‑1 Laser Air Defense
China’s new LY-1 laser air defense system drew global attention after its public debut during Beijing’s 80th‑anniversary Victory Day parade on 3 September 2025.…
Industry
EU Faces New Rare Earth Squeeze
European manufacturers are again confronting material shortages and line stoppages as China’s rare earth export controls tighten, despite assurances from the Ju…
Air
China’s Type B Unmanned Stealth Fighter
China’s Type B Unmanned Stealth Fighter China’s latest parade in Beijing gave the clearest look yet at a new tailless combat drone dubbed Type B. The large, low…
Air
China Unveils LY‑1 Naval Laser | Directed‑Energy at Sea
China has officially unveiled the LY‑1 naval laser during its largest victory day parade in Beijing. This marks the first public appearance of the LY‑1 naval la…
Air
China new generation weapons parade
At the China new generation weapons parade, Beijing unveiled platforms spanning small arms, armor, hypersonics, air defense and nuclear delivery—signaling a ful…
Air
China Nuclear Triad Parade: Beijing’s Signal
China’s 80th‑anniversary spectacle in Beijing was more than a commemoration. It served as strategic messaging. The China nuclear triad parade placed intercontin…
Analysis
China unveils DF‑5C nuclear ICBM
China has formally introduced the DF‑5C nuclear ICBM to the public during a high‑profile military parade, presenting a silo‑based, liquid‑fueled intercontinenta…
Air
China Debuts Swarm‑Capable USVs
China unmanned surface vessels took center stage at Beijing’s Victory Day parade, a highly choreographed reveal that framed autonomous maritime combat as a core…
Air
China shipborne unmanned helicopters debut
China has presented a new generation of shipborne unmanned helicopters, moving the capability from trials into fleet service and signalling a wider shift toward…