# J-15
Latest news and articles about J-15
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Back to Basics: China’s 'Flying Sharks' Hone Ground-Attack Fundamentals
China's J-15 carrier-based fighters recently conducted live-fire drills using unguided rockets and bombs to test pilot proficiency and tactical coordination. These exercises at the Naval Aviation University highlight the PLAN's focus on fundamental combat skills as it expands its multi-role naval aviation capabilities.
Beyond the Blue Water: China’s ‘Flying Shark’ Sharpens Ground-Attack Capabilities
Recent live-fire exercises involving China's J-15 carrier-based fighters reveal a strategic pivot toward multi-role ground-attack capabilities. This transition underscores the PLA Navy's growing focus on amphibious warfare and its ambition to project force beyond traditional maritime boundaries.
Within Range: Beijing’s Hardening Rhetoric in the East China Sea Skies
A Chinese J-15 pilot’s direct missile threat to a Japanese aircraft underscores a new era of aggressive brinkmanship in the East China Sea. This incident reflects the growing tactical confidence of the People's Liberation Army Navy as it seeks to dominate the first island chain.
Supersonic Reach: How the J‑15 Armed with YJ‑15 Sharpens China’s Carrier Strike
A photo of a J‑15 fighter carrying the new YJ‑15 supersonic anti‑ship missile signals a meaningful upgrade in China’s carrier‑borne strike reach. With a lighter air‑launch design and a claimed range near 800 km, the missile extends PLA Navy standoff attack options, complicating regional defence planning even as it remains one element of a broader targeting and sensor ecosystem.