China-US Chip War

U.S. Sharpens AI Chip Curbs on China: Trump’s Hardline Approach to AI Chip Exports Risks Splintering Global Supply Chains and Supercharging the US-China Rivalry

The United States has intensified its technological standoff with China, focusing on cutting-edge semiconductors crucial for artificial intelligence (AI). On May 12, the U.S. Commerce Department announced the rescission of the "AI Diffusion Rule," a policy initially implemented under the...
PL-15E

China’s PL-15 Missile Program Leaked: Taiwan Gains Rare Insight Into China’s PL-15 Missile; Covert Operation Sheds Light on Beijing’s Air Superiority Ambitions

The Indo-Pacific security landscape, Taiwan has formally requested access to debris from China's PL-15 beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile. The remnants were recovered deep within Indian territory following a high-intensity aerial clash between India and Pakistan. This move underscores Taiwan's strategic...
Fujian, China's first domestically-made aircraft carrier using catapults.

China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier: China’s Naval Power Surges Ahead as 80,000-Ton Fujian Aircraft Carrier Begins Advanced Sea Trials, Redefining Regional Maritime Dynamics

China's naval ambitions have taken a significant leap forward with the development of its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian. Launched on June 17, 2022, the Fujian represents a monumental advancement in the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) capabilities, marking China's...
Chinese PL-15 Air-To-Air Missile- J-35A stealth fighter jet

China’s PL-15E Missile: China Debuts Folded-Fin PL-15E Missile, Redefining Internal Weapons Bay Capabilities for Stealth Fighters like J-20 and J-35A

In the ongoing reconfiguration of global air combat strategy, few technologies are attracting as much scrutiny—and quiet admiration—as China’s PL-15E beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile. When the China Airborne Missile Academy (CAMA) showcased the PL-15E with its unique folded-fin design last...
Eurofighter Typhoon

Bangladesh’s Fighter Jet Gamble: Bangladesh Air Force Deploys Eurofighter Typhoon in Simulated Combat Against China’s J-10C Jets Dubbed “Rafale Fighter Jet Killers” Amid Escalating Regional Airpower Rivalry

The Chief of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) recently soared through European skies in the cockpit of a Eurofighter Typhoon equipped with a cutting-edge Captor-E AESA radar system. The flight, arranged by Italian defence powerhouse Leonardo, marked a bold demonstration...
J-35A Fighter Jet

China’s J-35A Readies for Battlefield: J-35A Fighter Jet Twin-Engine Stealth Fighter Reportedly Enters Mass Production, Signaling Next Phase in PLA Air Power Evolution

After years of secrecy, speculation, and iterative prototyping, China’s second fifth-generation stealth fighter—the J-35A—has reportedly completed its maiden flight as the first airframe to emerge from full-rate mass production. This milestone marks a pivotal step in Beijing’s quest to rival...
Chinese Jiutian SS-UAV

China’s So-Called ‘Drone Mothership’ Jiutian SS-UAV May Be Impressive in Size, But Is It Strategically Useless?

The Jiutian SS-UAV, unveiled as the world's first “drone mothership,” promises to rewrite the rules of aerial warfare. But beneath the buzz lies a bloated concept riddled with flaws, more likely to fizzle than fly in real combat. Here’s why...
B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb joint test assembly.

Designed to Destroy Bunkers, Dogged by Doubts: B61-13 Enters a Strategic Storm in Indo-Pacific

The United States has entered a new chapter in its nuclear modernization effort with the early completion of the first B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb—an upgraded, high-yield weapon specifically crafted to destroy hardened underground targets. Completed nearly a year ahead of...
China Military

China’s Red Lines Are Blurred by Design: How China Uses Strategic Ambiguity to Enforce Unseen Boundaries

In November 2021, Lithuania made what seemed a symbolic diplomatic move: it allowed Taiwan to open a representative office in Vilnius under the name "Taiwanese Representative Office." The consequences were anything but symbolic. China responded with instant fury. Trade was...
Jiutian SS-UAV rivals the United States’ MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk, though it diverges in mission design

China’s SS-UAV: Rise of Flying Drone Carrier and Future of Airborne Warfare

A new chapter in military aviation is unfolding over China’s skies. This summer, Jiutian, a private Chinese aerospace firm, will conduct the maiden flight of a revolutionary unmanned aircraft: the SS-UAV. More than just another entry in the growing list...
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