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Photos of second batch of Type 054B guided-missile frigates taken from Shanghai's Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard  Also, I am offline for 12 to 14 days, see you guys back in early Sept. Bonus photo of 2x Type55 DDG under construction at Dalian shipbuilding up north Monday, August 10, 2026 Type 054B FFG Ready for Launch at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong

Much has been written,  or, more accurately, speculated  about the PLAAF’s PL‑17 extreme‑long‑range air‑to‑air missile. People argue about its range, its speed, its seeker, its datalink, its guidance logic, its cosmic aura, whatever. One thing we can actually confirm is simple: it’s huge. The missile is roughly six meters long, and every photo we’ve seen makes it look like someo...

The PLAAF deployed a full-spectrum, integrated air package: heavy fighters, tankers, AEW&C, EW aircraft, transports, and helicopters — a major upgrade from the 2025 drill, which only featured J‑10C fighters and support aircraft.   J-16 fighters debut in China-Egypt joint drills in Africa, showcasing strong overseas deployment capability: expertBy Li Yu Published: Aug 21,

Friday, May 15, 2026 Photo of the day: New Y-15 military transport aircraft spotted with mid air refueling probe  Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Random Muse Of The Day: The new Y-15 military transport aircraft program  The pace of the Y‑20 program—its rapid development cycle and the steady stream of new aircraft

This rare photo of one of China’s 24 imported Sikorsky Blackhawks: complete with four external auxiliary fuel tank pylons.It is a perfectly illustrates why the PLA spent precious 1980s budget on a helicopter built for altitude, since the custom S‑70C‑2 variant came with more powerful 1690‑hp T700‑GE‑701A engines, a 3400‑hp Seahawk gearbox, high‑altitude weather radar, and long‑...