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China Boosts J-20 Stealth Fighter Production to Counter U.S. and Japanese F-35s

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When it comes to projecting regional power, the J-20 is likely to play an important role in Chinese military strategy as the jet can reach both Japan and Taiwan from mainland China without needing aerial refueling China is pushing to quickly produce large numbers of fifth-generation J-20 stealth fighters, a move which could further solidify the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) as a dominant regional power. Lacking a carrier-launched fifth-generation fighter able to project power from the sea, China would likely rely upon its land-launched J-20 fighter in any kind of regional engagement. When it comes to projecting power beyond the Pacific in the air, China will face real challenges in its competition with U.S. airpower. However, when it comes to projecting regional power, the J-20 is likely to play an important role in Chinese military strategy as the jet can reach both Japan and Taiwan from mainland China without needing aerial refueling. Yet considering that Chi
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List of the 5th Generation Fighter Aircrafts

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What is the definition of the Fifth Generation Aircraft? There is no accepted or accurate definition of fifth-generation fighter Jet. But Lockheed Martin the manufacturer defined it as; incorporation the most modern technologies, such as all-aspect stealth even when armed, advanced avionics features, highly integrated computer systems, low-probability-of-intercept radar (LPIR), and high-performance airframes. List of the 5th Generation Fighter Aircrafts:- Aircraft name Country Introduction 1. Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk (T-X) USA 2023, in-development 2. Chengdu (AVIC) J-20 (Black Eagle) China 2017, Active, Limited service 3. HAL AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) India 2030, in-development 4. HAL Sukhoi PMF/FGFA India 2019, (currently cancelled) 5. HESA F-313 Qaher (Conqueror) Iran 6. KAI KF-X South Korea 2028, in-development 7. Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor USA 2005 (Active, In service) 8. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II USA 2016  (Active, In service) 9. Mitsubishi X-2 (A
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Battle Of Stealth Aircraft: Morocco Wants F-35 Fighters To ‘Ward Off’ Algeria That Plans To Acquire Russian Su-57 Jets

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Morocco is said to have requested Israel to persuade the United States to allow the sale of its cutting-edge multirole fighter F-35, potentially in response to Algeria’s planned procurement of Su-57 stealth fighters.   Tensions between Morocco and Algeria have increased since the latter unilaterally snapped diplomatic ties, sparking a regional arms race. In addition, Algeria revived its relations with Russia, leveraging Moscow’s intention to re-establish itself in Africa. Morocco, on the other hand, is banking on its deeper ties with Israel and the US to procure weapons as a deterrent against any Algerian maneuvers.  Algeria is believed to have ordered or in process of ordering 14 Russian Su-57 fighter jets, which is a big source of concern for Morocco, posing a danger to regional military balance. The Russian made Su-57 could be able to gain an advantage against Morocco’s existing fleet of F-16s.  According  to Israeli intelligence firm Jafaj, Morocco is making extensive a
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Northrop Grumman Unveils Autonomous ‘Loyal Wingman’ Aircraft

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Northrop Grumman’s Scaled Composites has unveiled a low-cost model of an optionally-crewed aircraft designed to fly alongside manned aircraft in a “loyal wingman” role.  Evolving from the aerospace firm’s experimental Model 401 aircraft, the Model 437 technology demonstrator has a  reported  range of 3,000 miles (4,828 km) and a cruising speed of Mach 0.8. Its payload bay can carry 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of cargo.  According to  Richard Sullivan , vice president of program management at Northrop Grumman, the aircraft requires only a 3,000 feet (914 meters) runway for take-off — shorter than most other aircraft. Scaled Composites president  Cory Bird  revealed at the unveiling in Palmdale, California, that the aircraft’s per-unit cost could be $5 to $6 million. Much of that expense would be for the engine, the Williams FJ44, at $2.4 million.  Bird added that the cost could be optimized according to the programs’ need for lower-priced, attritable aircraft. USAF’s Skyborg Progr
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