1 week ago China adds aerial refuelling to pilot training in move to boost combat readiness

China’s air force has introduced aerial refuelling to its pilot training programme as the People’s Liberation Army tries to step up combat readiness and long-range capabilities. The move was highlighted in a report by state broadcaster CCTV on Friday that included footage from a PLA training video. It showed instructors from the PLA Air Force’s Shijiazhuang Flight Academy piloting two J-10 fighter jets in a refuelling drill, supported by a YU-20 tanker. The J-10 – seen as China’s answer to the...

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2 w. ago China has developed the largest drone carrier in the world — and it's getting ready for takeoff

China has developed the largest drone carrier in the world — and it's getting ready for takeoff  Live Science

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3 w. ago 7,000km range, 6 tonnes ammunition: the Chinese UAV dubbed ‘high sky’

7,000km range, 6 tonnes ammunition: the Chinese UAV dubbed ‘high sky’  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago China to extend combat range of UAVs as Jiu Tian drone carrier prepares for first mission

Aircraft has 7,000km range and can release up to 100 units of loitering ammunition or small drones, including kamikaze UAVs.

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3 w. ago Jiu Tian drone carrier set to extend China’s UAV combat range

Jiu Tian drone carrier set to extend China’s UAV combat range  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago China to extend UAV combat range as first mission nears for ‘drone mother ship’ Jiu Tian

Super-high altitude UAV with 7,000km range and ability to release up to 100 units of small drones will take off on first mission by June-end.

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