Tag: Western Pacific
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The Fujian’s first year in service has brought catapult and recovery trials with several aircraft types. Chinese reporting describes further work toward sustained flight-deck operations and a more integrated carrier group.
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An assessment of China’s GJ-11 stealth UCAV, including low-observable design, internal weapons integration, sensors, strike employment, manned-unmanned teaming and operational maturity.
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The 2026 Liaoning deployments show growing Chinese carrier reach and persistence beyond the First Island Chain. Sustaining high-tempo combat air operations under persistent adversary ISR and logistical pressure remains unproven.
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Taiwan describes expanded Chinese militia and coast guard activity; its battlefield-preparation interpretation remains attributed.
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An assessment of China’s expanding coast guard presence east of Taiwan, a reported mixed-vessel sighting near Hualien, and the limits of the evidence for a blockade posture.