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$30 Billion Deal of the Year: China to Purchase 200 Boeing Aircraft Following Xi–Trump Agreement

Julia Alexandrova — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:35:06 +0000

Beijing has approved the purchase of 200 U.S.-made aircraft from Boeing. The information was released by China’s Ministry of Commerce shortly after the conclusion of talks between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, which took place in the Chinese capital. According to the ministry’s official statement, under the terms of this large-scale […]

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China unveils the export-oriented J-35AE stealth fighter: who could become its first buyer

Svitlana Anisimova — Fri, 08 May 2026 12:49:46 +0000

Chinese state media has publicly revealed the export version of the low-observable Shenyang J-35A fighter for the first time. The aircraft represents China’s second fifth-generation fighter designed for operations from land-based airfields. The aircraft, carrying the serial number “001,” was shown while being moved out of a hangar. The fuselage displayed the logo of AVIC, China’s […]

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New Type of Intelligence: How Private Chinese Firm Tracked U.S. Air Force Activity

Julia Alexandrova — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:21:39 +0000

A Chinese private company, MizarVision, which specializes in geospatial intelligence, claims it was able to track the flights of U.S. KC-135 and KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft during Operation Epic Fury. In a report published earlier this month, the company analyzes these movements and suggests correlations with strike patterns targeting locations in Iran. While recent U.S. […]

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Japan Develops Autonomous Drone and Low-Cost Missile Capabilities in Response to China

Julia Alexandrova — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:01:44 +0000

Japan has announced plans to develop a fleet of autonomous drones and low-cost missiles aimed at countering perceived threats from China and other regional actors. According to reports, the initiative focuses on producing a large number of inexpensive, long-endurance systems with a range exceeding 1,000 km, with the objective of potentially outmatching any adversary. Rather […]

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New Lunar Race: China Tests Crew Capsule and Launch Vehicle for Manned Missions

Julia Alexandrova — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:52:51 +0000

China has taken another step toward a crewed lunar landing by successfully testing next-generation systems. On Wednesday local time, the country conducted a low-altitude launch abort test of the Mengzhou (“Dream Vessel”) crew capsule, which is intended to support missions that could deliver astronauts to the Moon as early as 2030. During the test at […]

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Spy Scandal in Greece: Air Force Officer Accused of Leaking Secrets to China

Julia Alexandrova — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:40:44 +0000

The arrest of a Greek Air Force officer on suspicion of spying for China has sent a strong signal to European defense establishments and raised concerns about potential infiltration of Western military systems by foreign intelligence networks. A military court has ordered the suspect to remain in custody pending trial. The case is being viewed […]

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Chinese Researchers Model Potential Vulnerabilities of Modern U.S. Stealth Aircraft

Julia Alexandrova — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:04:03 +0000

Chinese researchers report that they have developed an advanced aerospace modeling tool that could influence approaches to the design of modern combat aircraft. According to their preliminary findings, the tool identifies potential limitations in the aerodynamics and stability of configurations similar to the latest U.S. stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider. The authors describe the PADJ-X […]

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Stealth Strike Without Shot: PLA J-20 Approached Taiwan Without Being Detected by Radar

Julia Alexandrova — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:29:30 +0000

New footage has been released that appears to show a Chinese Chengdu J-20 fighter flying near a Taiwanese air base during military exercises. According to reports, the incident occurred as part of the operation referred to as “Justice Mission 2025” and has prompted discussion about whether the aircraft was able to approach the area without […]

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Chinese Astronauts of Shenzhou-20 Mission Return to Earth Aboard Different Spacecraft

Svitlana Anisimova — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:45:12 +0000

The crew of China’s Shenzhou-20 mission successfully landed at the Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia. After spending more than six months in low Earth orbit aboard the Tiangong space station, all three astronauts returned safely. Commander Chen Dong, along with Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie, have exited the descent module and appeared in good […]

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China Delays Return of Shenzhou-20 Crew Due to Space Debris

Svitlana Anisimova — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:09:41 +0000

The China Manned Space Engineering Office (CMSEO) has announced a delay in the planned return of the Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft due to a possible collision with space debris. “The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft with crew may have been struck by a small piece of space debris. An impact analysis and risk assessment are currently underway,” the CMSEO […]

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