# AVIC
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China’s F-35 Rival Breaks Cover: The Global Ambitions of the J-35 Stealth Fighter
China has unveiled a new iteration of its J-35 stealth fighter, bearing '0001' numbering and AVIC branding, signaling the formal launch of an export-ready fifth-generation jet. This land-based variant is positioned as a direct competitor to the US-made F-35 in the global arms market.
China’s Stealth Diplomacy: The J-35AE and the New Aerial Order in South Asia
China has officially unveiled the J-35AE, the land-based export version of its fifth-generation stealth fighter, through a high-profile state media broadcast. The aircraft, featuring streamlined design and reliable WS-21 engines, is positioned as a market-ready alternative to Western stealth platforms, with significant implications for the South Asian arms race.
Beijing’s ‘Washing Machine’ Strikes: China Unveils Next-Gen Laser Defense Against Drone Swarms
China has debuted the Guangjian-11E and Guangjian-21A laser defense systems, nicknamed 'washing machines' for their boxy design. These coordinated units offer both 'soft-kill' blinding and 'hard-kill' physical destruction capabilities to counter the rising global threat of low-altitude drone swarms.
China Puts New J‑35A Model Front and Centre at Singapore Airshow, Selling a System Not Just Fighters
At the Singapore Airshow, China’s AVIC showcased 26 advanced aircraft types with the J‑35A stealth fighter model centre stage, presenting a system‑level approach that mixes new manned fighters, export models and a multi‑layered family of UAVs. The exhibition was aimed at converting recent technological advances into export contracts and broader influence by offering turnkey, tiered packages that combine combat and emergency‑response capabilities.