# Type 003

Crew of Carrier Fujian Lines Up to Send New‑Year Message — A Showcase of China’s Naval Confidence

The PLAN’s carrier Fujian released a New‑Year photograph of its full crew delivering a holiday greeting that doubles as a slogan of leadership. The image underscores both the symbolic role the ship plays in China’s naval modernization and the gap that remains between symbolic displays and sustained operational capability.

iMil2026年2月17日 01:04

#Fujian#Type 003#People's Liberation Army Navy

Air China aircraft approaching landing at Frankfurt airport, highlighting travel and aviation.

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China’s J-15T Adapted for Catapult Launches, Signalling a Step-Change in Carrier Aviation

China has introduced a J-15 variant equipped with a catapult tow bar, allowing it to launch from catapult-equipped carriers. This adaptation signals a broader move toward CATOBAR operations that could enhance payload, range and sortie rates for Chinese carrier air wings, though operational and logistical challenges remain.

iMil2026年1月26日 03:20

#J-15T#carrier aviation#China