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China upgrades carriers for J-35 stealth fighter deployment

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China's People's Liberation Army Navy is reportedly upgrading its Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers to accommodate the J-35 stealth fighter. Currently, only the Fujian carrier is equipped with the electromagnetic catapult system necessary for the J-35's launch. This upgrade, hinted at through state media and satellite imagery, would significantly enhance the navy's combat capabilities by allowing all three carriers to operate the advanced fighter jet. AI

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China upgrades carriers for J-35 stealth fighter deployment

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Albee Zhang,Alcott Wei ·

    Could all of China’s aircraft carriers soon operate J-35 stealth fighters?

    All three of China’s aircraft carriers could soon be able to operate the country’s J-35 stealth fighter, which Chinese experts say would “significantly” bolster the PLA Navy’s combat abilities. Currently, only China’s most advanced carrier, the Fujian, can host the J-35 as it has…

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