China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter

China Upgraded J-20A and Twin-Seat J-20S, Signalling a Strategic Shift From Stealth Acquisition to Stealth-Centric Air Warfare

The public debut of China’s upgraded J-20A and twin-seat J-20S stealth fighters on the 15th anniversary of the J-20’s maiden flight represents far more than an incremental update to an existing platform. Instead, it signals a deliberate recalibration of China’s...
China’s J-20A Stealth Fighter

China’s J-20A Stealth Fighter Enters a New Era with Indigenous WS-15 Engine, Redefining the Balance of Air Power Across Indo-Pacific

China’s successful rollout and maiden flight of the first production-standard Chengdu J-20A stealth fighter powered by the indigenous WS-15 turbofan engine marks a watershed moment for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), signalling the end of Beijing’s long-standing dependence...