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China’s weapons systems
Almost a decade has passed since the People’s Liberation Army pulled the trigger on President Xi Jinping’s plans for a massive overhaul of the world’s biggest military. In this series, we examine all things related to China’s missile programme.
Updated: 19 Mar, 2025
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The J-35 Gyrfalcon will be key to China’s power projection on the high seas
The PLA’s second stealth warplane, touted as the military’s answer to the American F-35, made its debut this week.
14 Nov, 2024
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[2]
Why the Mighty Dragon is a symbol of China’s military modernisation
Stealth fighter jet is seen as China’s answer to the American F-22.
13 Nov, 2024
[3]
China’s DF-41: deadly missile could be game-changer in nuclear deterrence
Last month’s launch of Beijing’s deadliest intercontinental ballistic missile outside Chinese airspace puts spotlight on its fast growing nuclear arsenal.
15 Oct, 2024
[4]
Home-grown aircraft carrier Fujian will be the tip of China’s blue-water spear
The PLA Navy’s third and most advanced carrier is expected to project Beijing’s presence well beyond Chinese shores.
02 Feb, 2025
[5]
Type 094 nuclear submarine is China’s ‘King of the South China Sea’
Jin-class strategic submarine could threaten US territory from the contested waterway, but its flaw may make it easy to track.
10 Feb, 2025
[6]
Meet the Type 055 – multi-role destroyers steering China’s blue-water navy goals
Eight of the stealth vessels are already in service and more are on the way.
26 Feb, 2025
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China’s HQ-19 system to shield against hypersonic weapons and nuclear threats
The anti-ballistic missile system can intercept threats beyond the atmosphere and is seen as a more competent rival to the US Army’s THAAD.
19 Mar, 2025
