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China’s HQ-9B air defense system is a piece of junk

Over the past half-decade, China promised Pakistan that its HQ-9B air defense systems were just as good as Russia’s S-300s.
Hypersonic weapons are in the spotlight. Here’s how they work, why they matter, and what current programs in Russia, China, ...
Key Points and Summary - China is arming its H-6N bombers with the DF-100, a Mach 4 supersonic cruise missile with a range of 3,000-4,000 km. -This new air-launched variant poses a significant threat ...
Chinese scientists claim to have successfully tested what they describe as the world’s first underwater boron-fuelled ramjet ...
China's State-owned defense contractors are known for their expertise in ultrafast weapons such as the DF-17 and the YJ-21.
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Does Speed Still Matter for Fighter Jets?

The days of fighter jets outrunning ground defenses are long since past, and new aerial innovations are focused on stealth ...
A Russian blogger faces backlash from Chinese defense analysts for suggesting missile strikes on China's new amphibious ...
American strategic bombers trained alongside Japanese aircraft in what Washington and Tokyo described as a demonstration of ...