Tag: liaoning
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China's J-35, J-15DT Fighters Adapt to Liaoning Carrier's Ski-Jump Operations
China is pushing the boundaries of its aircraft carrier capabilities with its Liaoning carrier, as seen in recent training exercises featuring the J-35 and J-15DT fighters taking off using the ship's ski-jump ramp. This marks a significant milestone in the development of China's naval aviation, with the J-35 and J-15DT successfully adapting to the carrier's ski-jump operations.
China's New Frigate Joins Liaoning Carrier Group in Western Pacific Deployments
China just took its military presence in the Western Pacific to the next level with the deployment of a cutting-edge frigate to join the Liaoning aircraft carrier group, a move that's got Japan's defense authorities paying close attention. The upgraded fleet was tracked 880 kilometers southwest of Okinotorishima, with fighter jets and helicopters launching from the Liaoning in a show of force.