According to this report from Xinhua, China’s sole aircraft carrier Liaoning is capable of carrying up to 36 aircraft.
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Xi Jinping confers honorary title to J-15 pilot
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is also chairman of Central Military Commission (CMC), has conferred the honorary title of “Carrier Fighter Hero Test Pilot” to J-15 pilot Dai Mingmeng.
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Indian Navy deploying one MiG-29K squadron to eastern seaboard
The Indian Navy has decided to deploy one squadron of its MiG-29K fighters to INS Dega on the east coast of the country.
Australian P-8A Advanced Aircraft Contract executed by the U.S. Navy
Australia’s Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston announced the U.S. Navy has executed an Advanced Acquisition Contract for Australia’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
Chinese, U.S. military officials to hold meeting on rules of behavior
U.S. and Chinese military officials will sit down at the Pentagon on Aug. 27-28 to discuss on rules of behavior for air and maritime activities.
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