China-defense's good -read of the day:

Our very own Andreas Rupprecht's latest write-up on PLAAF's strategic bomber fleet and its current doctrine.  Furthermore, the article provides a nice recap of her H-X, next gen bomber program.  Highly recommended.

The PLA Air Force’s “Silver-Bullet” Bomber Force
Publication: China Brief Volume: 17 Issue: 10 By: Andreas Rupprecht
https://jamestown.org/program/the-pla-air-forces-silver-bullet-bomber-force/

Development milestone	XAC Y-20	XAC H-X   (estimated)
Full-scale mock-up completed (digital/metal)	early 2008 / 2010	late 2013
Rumors that the #01 prototype was under construction	mid-2009	late 2015 / early 2016
Three prototypes (#01 – #03) finished, #02 static test	mid 2012	late 2018 / early 2019
Roll out & first low speed taxiing	late 2012	late 2019
First flight	early 2013	early 2020

The PLA Air Force’s “Silver-Bullet” Bomber Force
Publication: China Brief Volume: 17 Issue: 10 By: Andreas Rupprecht
https://jamestown.org/program/the-pla-air-forces-silver-bullet-bomber-force/