Capabilities Analysis 2023-02-23

China's sabre-rattling and continued threats toward its neighbours and the world at large have dried up much of the potential appetite for its weaponry.

Capabilities Analysis 2023-02-16

Since the J-10 was already obsolete when introduced, its limited capabilities and dubious track record suggest that China should focus on newer, more advanced fighter aircraft.

Capabilities Analysis 2023-02-14

While the J-10 fighter is able to conduct air-to-air combat and ground attack missions -- including the suppression of air defences -- it is particularly limited in the latter by a variety of factors.

Capabilities Analysis 2023-02-07

War watchers in military headquarters worldwide know what the US-made F-16 can or cannot do. The same cannot be said for the J-10.

Capabilities Analysis 2023-02-06

Despite years of hawking its J-10 fighters, China has been unable to overcome doubts that surround the quality of Chinese-manufactured aircraft.

Capabilities Analysis 2023-01-27

While the Su-35 is Russia's most advanced fighter plane, the war in Ukraine, head to head trials, and dissatisfied potential buyers prove it has significant disadvantages compared to other aircraft.

Capabilities Analysis 2023-01-23

The limitations of Russia's much-touted fighter jet, which the Kremlin is trying to sell to uninformed and isolated governments, hinder its effectiveness as an alleged fourth-generation aircraft.

Capabilities Analysis 2023-01-18

Aviation experts say Kremlin propaganda about the Su-35 vastly conflates its capabilities, and that Iran is buying jets that will not provide it an edge in a conflict with a modern military.