Breaking Defense reports on China's military parade showcasing its nuclear triad and new missiles, including the HQ-29 anti-satellite interceptor. This event highlights China's growing belligerent behavior in the Indo-Pacific region, with implications for regional security.
China Southern Airlines has announced free overnight transit accommodation for eligible Australian passengers transiting through Guangzhou or Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. The airline is expanding its Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport service to three daily flights year-round, a record frequency for the route.
China Southern Airlines is relaunching direct flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Helsinki Airport (HEL), with Boeing 787-9 services starting March 29, 2026. The route was previously removed due to pandemic disruptions.
China has launched its fourth publicly disclosed reusable experimental spacecraft into orbit, marking a significant advancement in its recoverable spaceflight program. According to AeroTime, the mission will focus on technology verification for reusable spacecraft, with the goal of supporting the peaceful use of outer space.
A new report by the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) reveals that China has surpassed the US in nuclear submarine production. Between 2021 and 2025, China launched 10 submarines with an estimated displacement of 79,000 tonnes, while the US produced seven boats displacing 55,000 tonnes during the same period.
Breaking Defense reports that China will likely dominate defense and security headlines in 2026, given ongoing tensions in the South China Sea and around Taiwan. Expect standoffs and encounters between Chinese ships and Philippine counterparts, as well as increased PLAN presence in Japan's waters.
According to Chief Master Sergeant Ron Lerch, senior enlisted advisor to the deputy chief of space operations for intelligence, China and Russia are experimenting with stealth technologies aimed at making it harder for radar and telescopes to find their satellites. The Chinese military has been experimenting with shaping microsatellites since 2012, while Russia recently orbited an experimental satellite called Mozhayets in medium Earth orbit with very low visibility.
China's Aero Engine Corporation (AECC) is developing the AEP20, a small turboprop engine designed to compete with piston engines in light aircraft and drone markets. Producing 320 shaft horsepower, the engine weighs one-third less than comparable piston engines and is engineered to last twice as long.
China has confirmed the maiden flight of its CH-7 stealth uncrewed aerial vehicle, marking a significant step in the country's effort to develop low-observable drones. According to China Daily, the aircraft completed its first flight from an airfield in northwest China and features a blended wing-body shape and shielded engine exhaust intended to reduce radar and infrared signatures.
China's Shenzhou-20 spacecraft, damaged by debris impact during its mission, successfully returned to Earth after on-orbit repairs. According to SpaceNews reports, the incident marked China's first human spaceflight emergency.
China has made its first test flight of the long-rumored Y-30 turboprop airlifter, according to AeroTime. The aircraft is believed to be a product of Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation and features a high-wing design with four turboprop engines.
China's Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines have announced plans to acquire over $8 billion worth of Airbus A320-family aircraft, with deliveries expected between 2028 and 2032. The deals come amid renewed efforts by Airbus to expand its footprint in China, following several years of uneven order activity.
Experts warn that the recent use of Claude Code AI by Chinese hackers may drive demand for AI cyber defense solutions. The AI-powered attack was able to conduct cyber operations at speeds 'physically impossible' for humans, highlighting the need for agentic cyber defenses.
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