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PLA Navy's Liaoning Carrier Group and Anhui Amphibious Assault Ship Conduct Drills in Western Pacific
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Defense·5/26/2026AI summary

PLA Navy's Liaoning Carrier Group and Anhui Amphibious Assault Ship Conduct Drills in Western Pacific

China's Liaoning carrier group and Anhui amphibious assault ship sailed into the Western Pacific for drills, signaling an accelerated build-up of "blue-water joint operational capability" and "area denial/anti-access" strategies. The exercises, timed near Taiwan's presidential inauguration anniversary and following high-level international meetings, aim to exert political pressure and demonstrate a shift from "near-sea defense" to "blue-water offense and defense."

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China's J-35 Stealth Fighter May Soon Operate From All Three Aircraft Carriers
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Defense·5/22/2026AI summary

China's J-35 Stealth Fighter May Soon Operate From All Three Aircraft Carriers

China's J-35 stealth fighter may soon be operational on all three of its aircraft carriers, a development that experts say would significantly enhance the PLA Navy's combat capabilities. Currently, only the most advanced carrier, the Fujian, can host the J-35 due to its electromagnetic catapult system. However, recent state media hints suggest upgrades to the Liaoning and Shandong carriers may allow them to operate the J-35.

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Video of PLA Navy strike tests emerges as US, allies take part in Balikatan 2026, marking Japan's first-ever operational role in the drills
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Defense·4/27/2026AI summary

Video of PLA Navy strike tests emerges as US, allies take part in Balikatan 2026, marking Japan's first-ever operational role in the drills

The Chinese military aired footage over the weekend of YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile launches, as joint US-Philippines-Japan drills heighten tensions in the disputed South China Sea. China Military Bugle posted a video of PLA Navy conducting strike tests, including multiple YJ-20 launches, two days after Beijing said a naval fleet led by Type 055 destroyer Zunyi had conducted live-fire drills east of Luzon.

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