Chinese military’s range in West Pacific expands with new early warning aircraft
[South China Morning Post] - 01/1/2025
Radar plane based on Y-20B transport giant will extend the PLA’s reach and anti-stealth capabilities, experts say.
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[South China Morning Post] - 3/01/2025
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