What happened to the J-31? In this video, we uncover the story behind China’s ‘forgotten’ fifth-generation fighter jet. From its initial development to its potential as an export-oriented ...

The J-31’s development stems from the early 2000s, when China launched the JXX program, a competition between Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, Xian Aircraft Industrial Corporation, and Shenyang ...

Analysts estimate that China had roughly 195 J-20s as of 2024, with the number expected to have grown in the months since — ...

Iran is reportedly evaluating the acquisition of the Chinese-built J-10C “Vigorous Dragon,” a 4.5-generation multirole ...

China's second fifth-generation fighter, is reported to have a top speed of Mach 1.8 (approximately 1,400 mph).

China has deployed both of its aircraft carriers—CNS Liaoning and CNS Shandong —to the east of the first island chain since June 7. Japan's military reported that its patrol aircraft was intercepted ...

China's much-anticipated J-35A stealth aircraft, centrepiece of this week's Zhuhai air show, has been more than a decade in the making, but experts say little is known about its capabilities. The ...

“Since its inception, the FC-31/J-35 program has been [a] clear objective for the [Chinese People’s Liberation Army] PLA inasmuch as it requires a lower-cost fifth-gen fighter to build up its ...

Both J-35 variants are considerably smaller than China's other stealth aircraft, the land-based J-20 fighter. An estimated 200 J-20s are operational with the PLAAF.

Both J-35 variants are considerably smaller than China’s other stealth aircraft, the land-based J-20 fighter. An estimated 200 J-20s are operational with the PLAAF.

China's much-anticipated J-35A stealth aircraft, centrepiece of this week's Zhuhai air show, has been more than a decade in the making, but experts say little is known about its capabilities.