China expands YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile to Type 052D destroyers, widening Pacific strike capability beyond Type 055 fleet
China has released the first official footage of a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile launched from a Type 052D destroyer.
Chinese criticism of reported F-47 canards highlights wider debate over U.S. and Chinese sixth-generation fighter designs
Chinese commentators have mocked reported front control surfaces on the new U.S. F-47 fighter, arguing that the United States is now using a feature for which Western analysts previously criticised China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon.
CRS report warns Chinese entities continue to support Iran, North Korea and Pakistan weapons programmes
A Congressional Research Service report says the U.S. government has long expressed concern about China’s proliferation of nuclear- and missile-related technologies.
U.S. Navy faces growing shipbuilding and fleet expansion challenge as China accelerates naval modernization
The United States continues to operate the world’s most powerful navy, but its long-standing maritime advantage over China is narrowing as Beijing rapidly expands both its fleet and shipbuilding capabilities.
Chinese media question U.S. Air Force F-47 fighter program as analysts assess criticism of cost, production and capability
Chinese state media outlets are portraying the U.S. Air Force’s planned sixth-generation F-47 fighter as costly and difficult to produce, according to a new analysis.
MizarVision publishes AI-processed satellite imagery of U.S. military assets, raising intelligence and security concerns
A Chinese company, MizarVision, has released satellite imagery of U.S. military bases and naval assets processed using artificial intelligence.
Former U.S. Air Force pilot arrested on charges of providing unauthorised defence services to Chinese military
On February 25, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of former U.S. Air Force officer and pilot Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., also known by the call sign “Runner,” in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Iran nears deal with China for CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles after regional clashes – Reuters
Iran is close to acquiring CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles from China, according to Reuters.
United States weighs delaying Taiwan arms sale as Trump focuses on China trade summit – The Hill
A planned U.S. arms sale to Taiwan is colliding with President Trump’s effort to secure a trade deal with China.
China expands defence cooperation with Iran through satellite intelligence and naval deployment in Gulf
China is expanding its defence cooperation with Iran by providing intelligence data transmitted by satellites tracking United States military movements and by deploying its most advanced spy ship to the waters of the Persian Gulf.
China releases first footage of YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile launch from Type 055 destroyer
The People’s Liberation Army of China released in late December 2025 the first footage showing live firing of the new YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile.
U.S. Department of War report outlines Chinese military growth and security risks to the United States and Taiwan
The United States Department of War has published the "Report to Congress on Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China 2025", assessing China’s long-term military ambitions.