China-defense

When it comes to refueling solution, clearly there's a different between PLAAF's J-20 and the USAF's F-22  F-22 photo credit goes to https://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/202122/jefx-08-demonstrates-f-22-raptor-sensor-capabilities/   

 In a rather short spin,  the 37th Regiment, 13th Transport Aviation Division, Central Theater Command Air Force HQ  now has at least 10 Y-20B domestic WS‑20 high‑bypass turbofan.  PLAAF Unit Of The Day: 37th Regiment, 13th Transport Aviation Division, Central Theater Command Air Force HQ  Home to 28 Y-20 Heavy Transport of the PLAAF as of Oct 11th....

 The China Maritime Studies Institute’s China Maritime Report series remains one of the most consistently valuable resources for anyone tracking China’s maritime development. CMSI’s work stands out for its disciplined methodology, heavy use of primary Chinese‑language sources, and the academic rigor long associated with the U.S. Naval War College. (link)The latest installme...

The 4th Transportation and SAR Brigade recently ran a low‑key, routine search‑and‑rescue drill featuring the usual suspects: Z‑8K and Z‑9 helicopters working under a standard MOOTW (Military Operations Other Than War) scenario. Nothing flashy, nothing dramatic, it was just the kind of bread‑and‑butter training that rarely makes headlines. But one detail did jump out.For the...

 The PLA has always had a soft spot for flamethrowers, their close‑in “BBQ solution” of choice for clearing trenches, bunkers, and anything else that needs a decisive application of fire. The affection runs so deep that even the PAP has been known to break them out for policing duties, which tells you everything about the institutional mindset.Of course, the old saying stil...