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NORINCO From China Unveils Cutting-Edge LD35 Air Defense Armored Vehicle at World Defense Show 2024 February 09, 2024 | Army Recognition This report discusses the new generation mobile air defense system, LD35, exhibited by China North Industries Group Corporation at the World Defense Show 2024. The system features a 35mm AA gun and missile integrated system which reportedly enable it defend against both aerial and ground targets effectively.
Strengthening China's Drone Capabilities With Loong 5 UAV at WDS 2024 February 06, 2024 | Army Recognition According to this report, Chinese company LOONGUAV exhibited its Loong 5 drone at the World Defense Show 2024. The drone has a maximum payload of 20kg and a maximum flight time of three hours. The drone reportedly has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.
WDS 2024: China's CSSC Displays Type 071 Amphibious Transport Dock LPD February 07, 2024 | Navy Recognition According to this report, China State Shipbuilding Corporation displayed a model of the Type 071 amphibious transport dock which is in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy at the World Defense Show 2024. The Type 071 is reportedly designed for amphibious landing operations, can carry four Type 726 Yuyi class landing craft air cushioned vehicles and additional landing craft on its port and starboard davits, and has a well deck and vehicle deck that provide capacity for 60 armored fighting vehicles, supporting a full complement of 800 troops. The report also mentions some of the ship's armament.
Chinese YJ-21 Hypersonic Antiship Ballistic Missile Slated for Export at Saudi Airshow 2024 February 14, 2024 | Tencent Since its last showcasing in Zhuhai Airshow 2022, the marked export variant of Chinese antiship ballistic missile YJ-21 is again seen at the Saudi Airshow 2024. The missile is claimed to be hypersonic and might have implications for the proliferation of hypersonic technologies.
China's Arms Trade Dilemma: High Ranks in Sales but Questions Over Quality February 19, 2024 | BNN The report discusses China arms exports and its poor quality which is causing its customers to seek alternatives. The report adds that China must address the quality and reliability issues of its arms exports to maintain its position in the global arms trade and shape the future of global security.
Azerbaijan Air Force to Receive Squadron of JF-17 Thunder Combat Aircraft From Pakistan February 27, 2024 | Air Recognition Azerbaijan has reportedly ordered an unspecified number of JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter-bombers from Pakistan in a deal worth an estimated $1.6bn. The JF-17 Thunder is a lightweight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft jointly developed by Pakistan and China.
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