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China's Air Force has entered a critical stage of strategic transformation marked by integrated space, air and ground operations and a more balanced offensive and defensive posture, a Chinese Defense Ministry. . .
China's Air Force has entered a critical stage of strategic transformation marked by integrated space, air and ground operations and a more balanced offensive and defensive posture, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said. Speaking on the development of the country's air force, Chen Xi, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, said that in recent years the service has accelerated its strategic transformation by enhancing its operational capabilities across multiple domains,News. Azreports. "Our air force has entered a critical stage of strategic transformation featuring space-air-ground integration and balanced offense and defense," Chen said. RECOMMENDED STORIESNorth Korea seeks to expand military intelligence capabilities28 killed in China shoe factory fireChina fires back at US over criticism of nuclear-capable missile launchUS strikes hit bridge on China-Iran rail corridorHe noted that theChinaAir Force has continued to modernize its fleet, citing the J-20, J-16 and J-10 fighter aircraft families, which he said are focused on strengthening combat readiness. Chen added that the Y-20 series transport aircraft have expanded the Air Force's operational reach, while bombers and airborne early warning aircraft have enhanced its integrated support capabilities. "From the J-20, J-16, J-10 fighter families and other new fighter jets that strive for combat readiness, to the Y-20 series aircraft that expand flight track, and further to bombers and early warning aircraft that provide systematic support, the air force has continuously improved its strategic air and space strike capabilities," he said. News. AzBy Nijat Babayev