DefenceTalkChina’s next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) – the Dongfeng-41 – could be in the People Liberation Army’s (PLA) lineup as early as the first half of 2018. Media reports say that the Dongfeng-41 ICBM recently underwent another test, the eighth since it was first announced in 2012. The missile must have matured considerably if it […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-says-dongfeng-41-missile-to-enter-service-in-months-70838/

DefenceTalkThe recent news of five Chinese J-20 fighter jets’ training in formation aroused public attention. A Chinese military expert said that the ability to conduct formation flight indicates that the Chinese pilots’ capability in operating J-20 fighter jets has reached a high level, and the J-20 is ready to carry out combat missions. The Chinese […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinese-j-20-fighters-ready-to-carry-out-operations-70735/

DefenceTalkXi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, told the Chinese military on Thursday to follow the road maps set for it at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. “The 19th CPC National Congress … was very important to the modernization efforts for the national defense and the People’s Liberation Army […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pla-to-be-world-class-force-by-2050-70711/

DefenceTalkA new nuclear submarine has been turned over to the People’s Liberation Army Navy, one of the largest State-owned naval shipbuilding enterprises revealed on Tuesday, but experts believe that this submarine is not the most advanced Type 096, which is China’s next generation strategic nuclear submarine. China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), which also manufactures China’s […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pla-navy-gets-new-nuclear-submarine-70515/

DefenceTalkChina’s latest J-20 stealth fighters made their parade debut Sunday in north China, as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) staged a show of strength to mark its 90th founding anniversary. Three J-20 jets led an echelon formation consisting of 15 fighter aircraft which roared over the Zhurihe military training base in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-j-20-j-16-fighter-jets-make-parade-debut-70199/

DefenceTalkThe People’s Liberation Army has released a video of a recent exercise employing the advanced DF-16 medium-range ballistic missile, a weapon seen as filling a gap in the nation’s arsenal. Several launch vehicles carrying the ballistic missiles were seen in the footage that the PLA published on its video website, released to show the training […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pla-drill-features-advanced-missile-69005/

DefenceTalkMore than three years ago, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made improving the army’s combat strength a major focus in building a strong army, an idea that has since been the key goal of the military. At a meeting with national lawmakers from the armed forces on […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pla-hones-real-combat-ability-for-stronger-military-68237/

DefenceTalkChina is developing a next-generation strategic bomber, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s top commander officially confirmed on Thursday. General Ma Xiaotian said the new aircraft would enhance the PLA Air Force’s long-range strike capability, with even greater strides to come. “We are now developing a next generation, long-range strike bomber that you will see […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pla-air-force-commander-confirms-new-strategic-bomber-68097/

DefenceTalkThe new H-6K bombers of the PLA Air Force flew several thousand kilometers for nearly 10 straight hours during a recent drill. They set a new record for continuous flight time and range while flying over the sea. But what are the special characteristics of these bombers, and will they fly over the South China […]https://www.defencetalk.com/chinas-h-6k-bombers-fly-record-10-hour-mission-67592/

DefenceTalkAt a time when the PLA Navy has become an indispensable force in safeguarding China’s interests, the nation should further strengthen its maritime capabilities, a senior naval officer said. “A strong maritime force is one of the decisive factors in whether the country will be fully capable of protecting its interests,” said Rear Admiral Du […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pla-officer-navy-needs-more-punch-67126/