# air-sea warfare

China’s J-15T Publicly Shown Carrying YJ-15 Missile — A Step Change in Carrier Strike Capability

A public photograph confirms the J-15T carrier fighter is operationally paired with the supersonic YJ-15 anti-ship missile, signalling a meaningful upgrade in China's carrier-based strike capability. The combination enhances the PLA Navy's tactical ability to threaten large surface ships, while practical constraints and modern allied defenses temper its reach.