Aircraft
More 'Thunder' in China's Air
The latest Block III variant of the PAC/CAC JF-17 has made its first flight, while the factory in Pakistan has completed a batch of eight two-seaters.
The Block III JF-17, which incorporates numerous enhancements, made its first flight at Chengdu in mid-December.
The Block III JF-17, which incorporates numerous enhancements, made its first flight at Chengdu in mid-December.

December saw the ceremonial rollout of the first batch of eight two-seat, dual-control JF-17B Thunder fighters and also marked the inaugural flight of the first prototype of the new generation Block III JF-17.