# military diplomacy
Latest news and articles about military diplomacy
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A Model Gesture, A Real Signal: China’s Gifted J-20 Replica to Iran and What It Means
China’s presentation of a J-20 scale model to Iran’s air force commander is a symbolic signal of closer military-diplomatic ties rather than a precursor to sales of the stealth fighter. Analysts say Iran’s deeper problem is systemic: without airborne early warning, secure communications, sensors and integrated command systems, new fighters or long-range SAMs would have limited effect; more useful transfers would be point-defence, electronic-warfare equipment and civilian resilience gear.
China’s Bayi Aerobatic Team Closes Singapore Airshow with a High‑Precision Display of Soft Power
China’s PLAAF Bayi aerobatic team completed five performances at the 10th Singapore Airshow, showcasing J-10 formations and engaging spectators with cultural outreach timed to the lunar new year. The appearances combined precision flying with public diplomacy, reinforcing Beijing’s effort to project a professional, friendly military image abroad.
China’s Bayi Aerobatic Team Delivers High-Profile Display at Singapore Airshow, Underlining Military Diplomacy
The Chinese PLAAF’s Bayi aerobatic team performed at the Singapore Airshow on 7 February, offering a high-profile demonstration of pilot skill that serves both public-relations and strategic signalling purposes. The appearance underlines Beijing’s use of airshow diplomacy to project professionalism, advance defence-industry ties, and normalize its military presence in Southeast Asia.
China’s Bayi Aerobatic Team Rehearses J‑10C Display at Singapore Airshow, Projecting Confidence and Outreach
China’s Bayi aerobatic team flew a six‑ship validation sortie in upgraded J‑10C jets over Singapore’s Changi Airport ahead of the Singapore Airshow, marking its first appearance in the new configuration since 2020. The rehearsal doubles as a demonstration of PLA Air Force modernisation, a piece of defence diplomacy and a platform for international signalling to regional partners and potential export markets.
Washington Convens Rare 34-Nation Military Summit as Caribbean Drug Strikes Spark Controversy
The U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Dan Kain, is convening defence leaders from 34 Western Hemisphere states in a rare summit aimed at coordinating responses to drug trafficking and organised crime. The meeting follows an intensified U.S. military campaign in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that has included dozens of strikes on vessels the U.S. says are drug-related, actions that have drawn scrutiny because public evidence has not been released.