According to today's Central China Report (blow) and this Ifeng (link) news, KJ-600/H-600 Carrierborne (AEW&C)'s now also known as Ne Zha 哪吒.
Pennant number 7106, suggesting this is one of the 6 prototype delivered to the PLA Navy for testing.
The PLA Navy has long favored compact carbine variants of its standard service rifles to enhance close-quarters combat effectiveness within the confined spaces of naval vessels. From the Type 56C to the QBZ-95B, this tradition continues today with the adoption of the QBZ-192 with a 10.5-inch barrel. By comparison, the standard QBZ-191 features a longer 14.5-inch barrel,
Yup, big naval news of the day.
One notable detail from the Type 076 landing helicopter dock's launch ceremony on December 27, 2024, was that its CATOBAR system—comprising an electromagnetic catapult and arresting gear was covered from view. Now you can have a full view from the two photos below:
The Type 076 landing helicopter dock Sichuan has remained relatively quiet since her launch on December 27, 2024 especially when compared to her older, larger, and far more louder sister, the Type 003 Fujian, which recently made headlines by launching a bunch of birds from her electromagnetic catapult and arresting systems.
According to chatter on Chinese social media, Sichuan is now preparing to set sail, promising fresh material for PLA watchers and armchair generals alike to dissect every move and detail. Youtube will be busy for sure.
Step aside, sixth-generation fighter Chengdu J-36 and Shenyang J-50, below is the pride of the PLAAF
As the PLA Navy intensifies its push train more naval aviators, it can rely on the time-tested CJ-6 as its basic trainer aircraft. Yup, the pilots who now command the cutting-edge J-35 stealth fighter began their careers in a far humbler 60-year-old, radial-engined trainer with tricycle landing gear.
CCTV captured footage of a newly minted Nanchang CJ-6 taking off. Some in China requested that the PLAN be photographed a CJ-6 taking off from one of her new flattops, as a reenactment to a WWII Pacific Theater scene. Personally, I believe that's a terrific concept; let's do it.
This tiny trustworthy basic training is still in production after 60 odd years, according to this AVIC PR photo. It now has a civilian variant to offer as well.
As noted in the title, the PLAN 9th Destroyer Flotilla is stationed off Hainan Province, often regarded as China’s tropical resort destination. The flotilla was established in 2004 at the newly constructed Yulin (Yalongwan) naval base, which was still nearing completion at the time. Its official commissioning is believed to have taken place on July 18, 2004, with the following surface combatants:
A relatively young flotilla, yet as the PLAN continues to expand, it requires new administrative structures to manage its ever‑growing fleet.
As of Nov 3rd, the 9th has:
Cute Bangalore Torpedo carrying dog drone of the 202nd Heavy Armor Combined-Arms Brigade, LB15, 78th GA, Northern Theater Command.
The 202nd's TOE includes Type99MBA, ZBD-04A IFV, PLZ07A 122mm SPH, PHZ11 MRL and AFT10 SP-ATGM carrier
