China’s J-20 stealth fighter didn’t spring from nowhere. Court cases and reporting show Chinese actors targeted U.S.

The J-20S was designed for air dominance, beyond-visual-range (BVR) engagements, and precision attacks on ground and sea ...

A J-20 fighter appears at the 2022 Changchun Air Show. Recent images have shown a new variant of the fighter. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/N509FZ Subscribe for ads-free reading On June 29, a new J-20 ...

Key Points and Summary - China’s J-20 fleet is growing fast—and the newer twin-seat J-20S adds a back-seater to manage electronic warfare and loyal-wingman drones. -The U.S. answer isn’t a brand-new ...

The side internal weapons bays are designed to house the PL-10 short-range air-to-air missile. Additionally, the J-20’s bay mechanics and internal design showcase a fascinating integration of ...

The PLA Air Force is steadily fielding the J-20, with at least 50 new jets delivered since June 2024, reaching a fleet of at least 300 J-20s. The PLA Air Force has now been confirmed to have 300 J-20s ...

A new variant of the CAC J-20 fifth-generation fighter includes design changes to improve low-observable characteristics and aerodynamics. This variant appears to have also been equipped with the new ...