J-10CE fighter jet

China’s J-10CE Steals Spotlight : J-10C’s Combat Debut in Pakistan-India Skirmish Forces Global Militaries to Reassess Chinese Jet Capabilities

At the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA 2025), the spotlight has been firmly claimed by an unexpected contender: China’s J-10CE multirole fighter. Developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation (CAIG) and presented by the state-run China National...
Pakistan Air Force F-16, JF-17 and Mirage V

China’s Growing Military Footprint: PLAAF Engages More Countries in Joint Drills After Longstanding Ties With Pakistan Air Force

In just three decades, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has evolved from a defensive, second-tier force into one of the most technologically sophisticated and operationally ambitious air forces in the world. Once confined by national airspace, doctrine, and...
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

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...
Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter jets

India Faces Urgent Defense Gap as China’s Military Advancements Outpace Domestic Air Force Modernization

As China and India continue to strengthen and modernize their military air capabilities, a significant asymmetry in the two nations’ air forces has come into focus. China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) are...