Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Synopsis: U.S. Navy leaders argue F/A-XX is becoming urgent because the era of operating non-stealth aircraft “with impunity” is shrinking as air defenses and...
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Synopsis: U.S. Navy leaders argue F/A-XX is becoming urgent because the era of operating non-stealth aircraft “with impunity” is shrinking as air defenses and...
Summary and Key Points: China’s J-20 is positioned as a centerpiece of a rapidly modernizing PLAAF, with outside estimates projecting a sharp rise in...
China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon has become the backbone of the PLAAF’s fifth-generation force, with independent tallies placing production above 300 aircraft by late 2025....
Summary and Key Points: With sixth-generation fighters still shrouded in secrecy, the more immediate comparison is fifth-generation: China’s J-20 versus America’s F-35 and F-22....
Summary and Key Points: Congress has sharply increased 2026 funding for the Navy’s F/A-XX program, reviving momentum for a sixth-generation, carrier-launched fighter meant to...
As the "New Cold War" heats up, analysts are comparing China's Chengdu J-20 "Mighty Dragon" against the U.S. F-22 Raptor. On paper, the J-20...
1,000 Jets by 2030: Inside China’s Plan to Mass Produce the J-20 Stealth Fighter Numerous public reports are exploding into publication about China’s ability...
China’s J-20 fleet has reportedly crossed 300 aircraft, with production estimates ranging from 70 to 120 jets annually and long-term plans targeting 1,000 by...
China is signaling a shift from individual aircraft performance to system-level air warfare with plans to upgrade the J-20’s engines, radar, and onboard AI....
China is positioning the twin-seat J-20S as more than an air-superiority stealth fighter, using the second cockpit to split workload and enable airborne command-and-control...