Cambodia Purchases Three Types of MLRSs from China's Norinco
The Cambodian Army acquired three types of Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) from China.
China News
Weapon / Missile
Air
The team from Argentina evaluated JF-17 in Chengdu
A team from Argentina has evaluated the JF-17 fighter in, China. The team was later received by the Argentine ambassador to China.
Bilateral Relations
Iran seeks to strengthen military ties with China
According to state media, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expressed his government's desire for closer cooperation with China during a visit by the Chinese defence minister. According to the report, Raisi told China's Minister of National Defence, Wei Fenghe, that Tehran considers its relations with Beijing strategic.
Regional / Strategy
China and the Solomon Islands signed a security pact causing concern for Australia
The Solomon Islands, on the east of Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Ocean signed a security agreement with China.
Expo and Air Show
China and Saudi Arabia Collaborate to Build Military Drones
According to Xinhua News Agency, companies from China and Saudi Arabia cooperate on UAV payloads. Advanced Communications and Electronics Systems Co. (ACES) and China Electronics Technology Group Corp. (CETC) announced the deal at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which took place on March 6-9.
Expo and Air Show
China Offers the FC-31 at the Saudi Arabia WDS
At the ongoing Saudi Arabia World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh, China exports FC-31 fighter jet and equipment.
Bilateral Relations
China Imposes ‘Countermeasures’ on U.S. Companies
China announced it would take “countermeasures” against U.S. companies Raytheon and Lockheed Martin for selling U.S. arms worth $100 million to Taiwan.
Air
Pakistan’s first J-10C Appeared with PAF Camouflage
The first photos of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) J-10C 4.5+ generation combat aircraft have emerged.
Space
China's Shijian-21, spacecraft, pulled a defunct satellite well above graveyard orbit
China's Shijian-21 space debris mitigation spacecraft displayed a capacity that only the US has so far practised. It docked a dead Chinese spacecraft to shift its geostationary orbit.
Air
Bilateral Relations
China Violates Taiwan's ADIZ with 39 Aircraft
The tension between China and Taiwan increased as 39 Chinese military planes flew into Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Air
Investment
Airbus to Establish Aircraft Lifecycle Centre in China
Airbus has inked a MoU with Chengdu City and Tarmac Aerosave to establish China's first sustainable aircraft "lifecycle" servicing centre.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Russia, Iran, China to hold joint naval manoeuvres maritime exercise
According to media reports on Tuesday, China, Russia, and Iran will perform a joint maritime exercise, citing the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet.
Air
PLAAF’s J-20 Fighters Practice Night Combat Drills
PLAAF’s J-20 Chengdu Fighters Night Combat Drills China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) J-20 stealth fighters recently practised night combat.
Space
Country
China Built an Artificial Moon Research Centre on Earth
China has built a research facility that simulates the low-gravity environment on the moon.
