Taiwan to extend compulsory military service to one year from 2024 amid rising China threat
Amid rising incursions in the seas and skies around Taiwan from neighour China, president Tsai Ing-wen announced to extend its compusory military service from four months to one year from 2024.
Dec 27, 2022, 15:33 PM IST
China’s most advanced Stealth Fighter Jet is ready to take on America's F-35! Shenyang J-35 ‘Breaks Cover’
Also known as the FC-31, the prototype looks like the naval variant of the Chinese Shenyang J-35 and is a direct competitor to the America's F-35 II Lightning, widely regarded as the most advanced fighter jet in the world.
Jul 26, 2022, 15:50 PM IST
Taiwan fears 'full scale invasion' by China by 2025
Over a four- day period beginning last Friday, Taiwan reported close to 150 Chinese air force aircraft entered its air defence zone, part of a pattern of what Taipei calls Beijing`s “continued harassment of the Chinese-claimed island.”
Oct 06, 2021, 10:56 AM IST
'Fully deployed and prepared': IAF chief VR Chaudhari on Chinese Air Force presence near LAC
The newly-appointed IAF Chief said that the induction of Rafale and Apaches aircraft have significantly added to India's combat potential.
Oct 05, 2021, 14:09 PM IST
Chinese Air Force begins inducting J-16 fighter jets to its arsenal: Report
J-16 fighter jets reportedly have an advanced radar and tracking systems and are capable of in-flight refuelling.
Aug 12, 2018, 20:06 PM IST
How Africa has become a major buyer of Chinese weapons
Most security analysts agree that the quality of weapons being manufactured in China has improved vastly and that several African countries are seeking them because they are priced well.
Jul 08, 2018, 17:41 PM IST
Chinese soldiers told to lose weight and shape up to project 'first-class image'
Compulsory directives for physical fitness are not the only highlights of “PLA Common Regulations”. Minute aspects like when to carry an umbrella, how to hold it, what to wear at weddings and many others have also touched upon.
Apr 17, 2018, 10:03 AM IST
Indian Air Force vs Chinese Air Force: The rivalry in numbers
Both India and China are looking to rapidly modernise their military with a focus on advanced hardware.
Mar 22, 2018, 23:14 PM IST
Chinese military transport plane flies near Taiwan
Taiwan dispatched its aircraft and ships to "monitor and deal with" the Yun8, which returned to its base after flying through the Bashi Channel and Miyako waterway.
Dec 17, 2017, 17:36 PM IST
Designed for discomfort: China Air Force conducts combat patrols over South China Sea
In one swoop, China tries to send message to three of its neighbours, all of whom it has disputes with.
Nov 24, 2017, 08:09 AM IST
After Taiwan alarm, China says air force drills were routine
China`s Defence Ministry said on Thursday that a recent series of air force exercises around self-ruled Taiwan were routine, after Taiwan`s military said this month it was on a high state of alert following three straight days of drills.
Aug 31, 2017, 15:21 PM IST
China says nothing will stop its long-range air force drills
No amount of interference or shadowing of its aircraft will stop the Chinese air force from carrying out long-range drills, the defence ministry said, announcing another round of exercises of the type that have unnerved Taiwan and Japan.
Aug 25, 2017, 10:00 AM IST
China says developing new type of long-range bomber
China has been ramping up research into advanced new military equipment, including submarines, aircraft carriers, and anti-satellite missiles.
Sep 02, 2016, 09:08 AM IST
China lands first military plane on disputed Spratly Islands
A military plane belonging to the Chinese Air Force landed for the first time on Yongshu Jiao, or Fiery Cross Reef on the Spratly Islands, for which Beijing has disputes with Manila, Hanoi and other neighbours.
Apr 18, 2016, 21:37 PM IST
Large Chinese military fleet flies near Japan islands: Reports
The planes -- eight bombers, two intelligence gathering planes and one early-warning aircraft -- flew near Miyako and Okinawa on Friday.
Nov 28, 2015, 10:13 AM IST
Tough times ahead for drones flying in China as PLA Air Force tightens monitoring
Drone owners in China are in for a tough time after the People's Liberation Army (PLA) pledged to tighten monitoring of such aircraft, the media reported on Tuesday.
Nov 24, 2015, 15:37 PM IST
China deploys supersonic trainer aircraft for pilot training
China has been modernising its air force at a rapid pace.
Oct 28, 2015, 16:52 PM IST
