Viral images on Chinese social media show the sophisticated jets flying at low altitude. Analysts say it could mark a breakthrough in Beijing’s military modernization.

China has stunned the world with the flight test of a new crewed heavy fighter jet featuring a tailless design and stealth technologies. China watchers buzzed about the possible roles of an advanced stealth fighter whose capabilities could rival those of US aircraft.

China has made great strides in developing fifth generation fighters Pentagon's 2024 annual report on Chinese military power evaluates that though China's PLA Air Force (PLAAF) is "good and improving quickly".

On December 26, 2024, in broad daylight, China took to the skies with the test flights of two presumed sixth-generation delta-wing fighter jets. The more documented of the two, the Chengdu delta-wing craft,

Videos and images shared on social media showed the unfamiliar fighter jet soaring over Sichuan province in China on Dec. 26. (Credit: Reuters)

China watchers buzzed about the possible roles of an advanced stealth fighter whose capabilities could rival those of US aircraft.

While the United States and Europe are working on concepts for new fighter jets, China is already testing its prototype sixth-generation fighter. Here is what it might feature. A new, previously unknown aircraft resembling sixth-generation fighters has been spotted in China.

While the USA and Europe are developing concepts for new fighter jets, China is already testing its prototype sixth-generation fighter. Here is what it might feature. A new, previously unknown aircraft resembling sixth-generation fighters has been spotted in China.

A sleek, enigmatic aircraft has been spotted, stirring excitement and concern as it hints at China's growing military ambitions.