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China’s J-20 surge puts the real strain on F-35 readiness

“If we equip our J-20s with an AI system in the future, it will be like having an extra assistant, which will enable the aircraft to leverage AI in air combat, particularly in medium-to-long-range and ...
Modern Engineering Marvels on MSN

China’s two-seat J-20 could turn drone swarms into carrier-grade pressure

“A second cockpit will rarely seem like a strategic surprise, but on a stealth fighter, it’s a different story.” The Chengdu ...
USNI

China Reveals New J-20 Fifth-gen Fighter Variant Can Strike Maritime Targets

China revealed new capabilities of the J-20S variant Jan. 11, 2026, during a press statement on the 15th anniversary of its maiden flight. China state media image Beijing’s newest variant of its J-20 ...
The National Interest

J-20 v. F-22: How Do China’s and America’s Greatest Fighter Jets Stack Up?

For now, the F-22 Raptor remains the greatest air superiority fighter ever built. But China is catching up. The Chengdu J-20 and the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor represent the respective apexes of ...
The Aviationist

China’s 300th J-20 Spotted at Changchun Air Show

The PLA Air Force is steadily fielding the J-20, with at least 50 new jets delivered since June 2024, reaching a fleet of at least 300 J-20s. The PLA Air Force has now been confirmed to have 300 J-20s ...
The Aviationist

China’s J-20 Flying in ‘Beast Mode’ Again with Eight Air-to-Air Missiles

The J-20 is the PLAAF’s frontline stealth fighter, with 300 now confirmed in service after the appearance of the 300th J-20 to be built during the recent Changchun air show. These would be joined by ...
The National Interest

China Claims Its J-20 Stealth Fighter Flew Near Japan Undetected

Without independent verification, experts remain skeptical, raising questions about the aircraft’s true stealth capabilities versus its propaganda value. The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) ...