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Chinese Airpower Poses Serious Threat
The Pentagon’s latest report describes continued improvement in the country’s military aerospace capabilities.
J-10 fighters from China’s aerobatic display team. A new version will enter service soon. (Photo: Chris Pocock)
J-10 fighters from China’s aerobatic display team. A new version will enter service soon. (Photo: Chris Pocock)

China’s stealth fighter programs recieved high marks in the Pentagon’s latest annual report to the U.S. Congress on the country’s military and security progress, released last week. The J-20 has advanced, with a fifth and sixth prototype now in flight test. Meanwhile, the country’s other stealth warplane is being marketed for export, as the FC-31.