The year 2024 has seen significant advancements in China's military capabilities, with debuts of advanced military equipment that showed the country's growing defense prowess.
In May, China's third aircraft carrier Fujian successfully completed its maiden sea trial. During its eight-day trial voyage, the ship completed a series of tests on its power, electrical, and other critical systems, receiving satisfactory results.
Fujian, equipped with more new technologies including the electromagnetic aircraft launch system, features a full-length, flat flight deck with an advanced catapult-launch system for jets. Its full-load displacement is more than 80,000 tonnes.
In November, the Air Force debuted a new medium-size stealth fighter jet J-35A, which performed a dazzling flying display at the 5th China Airshow.
Also at the airshow, the Chinese Navy showcased the J-15T fighter jet, a new variant of the J-15 that boasts a large combat radius and strengthened air superiority and anti-ship strike capabilities. The fighter jet is seen as a crucial component of China's carrier-based aircraft fleet.
Most recently, China launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship in Shanghai on Friday, designed to strengthen the navy's combat ability in distant seas.
The ship has a full-load displacement of over 40,000 tonnes and features a dual-island superstructure along with a full-length flight deck. It incorporates innovative electromagnetic catapult and arrestor technologies, enabling it to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious equipment.
China unveils multiple cutting-edge military equipment in 2024
