# J-16D

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.