China's J-15T fighter jets have demonstrated the ability to operate from all of its aircraft carriers, including older models equipped with ski-jump launch systems. Recent exercises showed the J-15T successfully taking off and landing on the Liaoning carrier, which uses a ski-jump. This capability enhances China's integrated combat capabilities by allowing its most advanced carrier-based fighter to utilize the entire carrier fleet, including the newer Fujian carrier that features an electromagnetic catapult system. AI
RANK_REASON Significant military capability development for a major geopolitical actor. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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