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Production variant CH-5 UAV made maiden flight
The production variant of the CASC CH-5 (Cai Hong-5, or Rainbow 5) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) made its maiden flight successfully on 14 July from an undisclosed airfield in Hebei Province, marking the final major milestone in its development before the batch production commences. Developed by China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics (CAAA, a.k.a. 11th Academy) … Continue reading Production variant CH-5 UAV made maiden flight
China deploys first expeditionary unit to Horn of Africa
The Chinese state media reported on Tuesday (11 July) the deployment of military troops and warships to the country’s first ever overseas base – officially referred to as “a naval logistics support facility” – located in Djibouti. In a ceremony held at Zhanjiang Naval Base in the southern province of Guangdong, Admiral Shen Jinlong, Commander … Continue reading China deploys first expeditionary unit to Horn of Africa
Liaoning conduct cross-regional training
The Chinese state news agency Xinhua has released TV images of PLA Navy aircraft carrier Liaoning in a “cross-regional training”, after leaving its homeport in Qingdao about a week ago. The aircraft carrier will visit Hong Hong later this week for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the handover of Hong Kong to China … Continue reading Liaoning conduct cross-regional training
PLAAF received 2nd batch of Su-35S
China has received the second batch of the 24 Su-35S ‘Flanker-E’ fighters it ordered from Russia. The four Su-35S fighters in the PLAAF livery, accompanied by a Russian Il-76TD jet transport, flew from Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association (KnAAPO) to China on Wednesday 28 June. After a short fuel stop at an air base in central … Continue reading PLAAF received 2nd batch of Su-35S
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