Tag: People’s Liberation Army Air Force

China’s HQ-20 surface-to-air missile system

China’s HQ-20 Live Fire Test Marks Major Leap in PLAAF Air Defense Modernization

The Asia Live News Service - November 16, 2025
China has released a landmark Air Force anniversary film showcasing the world’s first publicly documented live fire test of the HQ-20 surface-to-air missile system, offering unprecedented insight into one of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF) most secretive new-generation...
China’s PLAAF Fast-Tracking Fighter Pilot Programs to Combat Shortage

China’s PLAAF Fast-Tracking Fighter Pilot Programs to Combat Shortage; Modernization Roadmap Targeted for 2030

The Asia Live News Service - November 28, 2024
China is overhauling its fighter pilot training program, signaling a significant transformation in the approach of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). A recent report by Air University’s China Aerospace Studies Institute reveals sweeping changes that aim to modernize...