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Why China Moved H-6 Bombers To Woody Island Before The Shangri-La Dialogue?
29 May 2025 10:56 GMT
China has sent H-6 long-range bombers to Woody Island, its strategic military base in the disputed Paracel Islands, in what has been widely interpreted as a show of force ahead of the Shangri-La Dialogue, an influential regional security conference in …
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As Trump upends world order, Egypt and China mull deeper ties
23 Apr 2025 14:28 GMT
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) speaks during a joint briefing as Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (L) looks on at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on 13 December 2024. [Getty]
As US president Donald Trump shatters the previous …
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X'ian H-20 Vs B-21 Raider: How The Rival Stealth Bombers Stack Up
07 Dec 2024 02:04 GMT
The Chinese X'ian H-20 and the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider represent the latest advancements in Stealth Bomber technology, each promising cutting-edge capabilities to enhance their respective military capabilities. With long-range flight, advanced …
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Xi'an MA60 & MA600: 5 Rare Chinese Twin-Turboprop Airliner Facts
16 Nov 2024 19:15 GMT
The Xi'an MA60 and its newer sibling, the MA600, are two rare twin-turboprop airliners manufactured in China. These aircraft have garnered attention for their unique position in the aviation market, specifically aimed at regional and emerging markets. …
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AVIC expands C919 supply chain roll for Incora
26 Sep 2024 07:48 GMT
Incora will deliver a suite of supply chain solutions, including Just-in-Time product delivery facilitated through its own on-site personnel in Xi'an, extending an existing scope of supply to incorporate new product ranges.
Supply chain management …
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The Chinese Air Force Of Tomorrow: Combat Aircraft Under Development
16 Aug 2024 22:26 GMT
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China is developing the Shenyang FC-31 Gyrfalcon, a 5th-generation fighter jet that could possibly be exported to Pakistan and Egypt.
A carrier-based variant of the FC-31 called the J-35 is expected to operate off China's new Type 003 aircraft …
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China's H-6K Bomber Now Has Hypersonic Missiles 'Pointed' at the U.S. Navy
15 Jul 2024 15:47 GMT
Summary and Key Points: The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) operates 231 Xi'an H-6 bombers, a variant of the Soviet Tupolev Tu-16. The H-6, like the U.S. B-52 and the Russian Tu-95, has been continuously upgraded for new …
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China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber Gears-Up To Counter B-21 Raider; Official Says Nowhere As Good As US LO Aircraft
23 Apr 2024 13:50 GMT
Even as China’s next-generation H-20 bomber inches closer to its much-anticipated debut, the US intelligence official has insinuated that the upcoming Chinese aircraft is no match for the US B-21 Raider bomber. Earlier, Chinese state media lambasted the B- …
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What's The Latest With China's Xi'an H-20 Stealth Bomber?
26 Mar 2024 14:50 GMT
Summary
The Xi'an H-20 is China's first strategic bomber, featuring radar-absorbent materials.
It offers a range of 5,000-6,000 NM and aims for 2nd Island Chain missions.
Mass production plans are underway, aiming to enhance PLAAF's combat …
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5 Fast Facts About China's Long-Serving Xi'an H-6 Bomber
17 Mar 2024 16:21 GMT
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A pivotal bomber in China's air force, the H-6 has variants spanning recon, anti-ship, refueling, and nuclear-capable models.
The H-6 was introduced in the 1960s and remains active in the PLAAF.
China's H-20 stealth bomber is set to succeed …