China testing stealth fighter jet for its 3rd aircraft carrier: ReportChina is testing its new stealth fighter jet, the J-35, on its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian. The Fujian features an electromagnetic c...
15 Sep, 2024, 06.35 PM IST
India-China LAC face-off: IAF scrambled jets 2-3 times to prevent air violations by ChinaThe Indian Air Force keeps a close watch on Chinese drone activities along the LAC in the northeast. The actions have to be taken as the dr...
13 Dec, 2022, 01.22 PM IST
India watchful as China conducts air exerciseThe Chinese air exercise was closely monitored by the Indian side, with assets deployed at Ladakh to ensure peace. All military exercises b...
09 Jun, 2021, 01.32 PM IST
Chinese navy trains more fighter pilots to command warshipsChina currently has one aircraft carrier, Liaoning, a refit of the Soviet era ship which was commissioned in 2012. It is being largely used...
10 Dec, 2019, 06.26 PM IST
China to build 4 nuclear aircraft carriers to catch up with US Navy, experts sayChina currently has one aircraft carrier in service – the Liaoning, commissioned in 2012 – and the Type 001A, the first carrier built in th...
06 Feb, 2019, 05.45 PM IST
China steps up pilot recruitment for its fast expanding aircraft carrier programmeWith China's second aircraft carrier widely expected to join the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy this year, the recruitment campaign is...
15 Jan, 2019, 01.55 PM IST
China's fighter jets in Tibet overcome high-altitude engine problems : ReportThe PLA posted video of drills by fighter jets over snow-capped mountains on Monday, suggesting that engine problem at high-altitude has be...
15 Mar, 2018, 09.28 PM IST
China downplays report of upgrading air defences along India borderState-run Global Times on February 20 reported that China is upgrading air defence of its Western Theatre Command, which looks after the se...
22 Feb, 2018, 04.46 PM IST
Chinese military displays conventional, nuclear missiles at paradeThe equipment and soldiers driving the mobile launch vehicles came from the PLA's Rocket Force, which was established in December 2015 as p...
30 Jul, 2017, 02.51 PM IST
China's 1st woman pilot of J-10 fighter jet killed in accidentYu Xu's plane plunged to the ground after an unspecified accident, and she was unable to eject in time. The incident occurred in Hebei prov...
13 Nov, 2016, 04.17 PM IST
China deploys supersonic trainer aircraft for pilot trainingThe aircraft has been developed and manufactured by Guizhou Aviation Industry Group, a subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corp of China.
28 Oct, 2015, 04.21 PM IST
Chinese air force sets up 'adversary' brigade to simulate threatsThe brigade has fighter jets, helicopters, electronic warfare aircraft and drones, and all of its aircraft are made in China, PLA Daily rep...
17 Jul, 2015, 03.47 PM IST
China developing new STOVL fighter for Navy, similar to America's F 35B aircraftA detailed article on the PLA website on Wednesday says that China’s aviation industry is working on a new short takeoff and vertical landi...
13 May, 2015, 04.59 PM IST
China to hold first combat drill with 'opposition forces'Chinese naval and air forces will hold their first joint air combat drill with "opposition forces" pitting their personnel through realisti...
20 Aug, 2014, 05.29 PM IST
- China forms first carrier-borne aviation force
China announced the formation of its first aircraft carrier-borne aviation force, signalling its determination to enhance its navy's might.
10 May, 2013, 10.03 PM IST
- China steps up military drills, Air Force exercises in Tibet
Special PLA forces have began an annual set of military drills aimed at training reconnaissance capabilities & survival skills.
16 Sep, 2012, 06.44 PM IST
- China test its J-10 fighters near borders with India
China has conducted a massive military exercise in the high altitude Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, close to the disputed borders with India.
22 Mar, 2012, 12.36 PM IST