# J-16D
Latest news and articles about J-16D
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Beyond the Bomber: The Strategic Maturity of Sino-Russian Aerial Power Projection
China and Russia have conducted their 11th joint strategic air patrol, showcasing a highly integrated combat formation that included electronic warfare, early warning, and aerial refueling assets. This mission marks a transition toward sophisticated operational synergy, specifically targeting the ability to project power through the Miyako Strait into the Western Pacific.
China Shows Off J-16 ‘Swiss Army’ Role in Networked Mixed-Force Flights — A Glimpse of Integrated Air Warfare
Chinese military coverage released footage of J-16 fighters operating in networked, mixed formations with J-20 stealth fighters, J-16D electronic-warfare variants, an attack-11 stealth UAV and other platforms. The exercise illustrates a doctrinal move toward cross-generation, manned–unmanned teaming and integrated kill chains designed to improve survivability and strike depth in contested environments.