China has publicly demonstrated its ability to extend the combat reach of its J-20 stealth fighters by showing YY-20A tanker aircraft refueling them in flight, with footage released on June 28 by Chinese military social media channels, highlighting a capability that strengthens the People's Liberation Army Air Force's long-range airpower across the Western Pacific. The display signals that China's most advanced stealth fighters are increasingly able to operate farther from mainland bases, complicating U.S. and allied planning for air superiority and force projection in contested regional theaters. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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| China’s YY-20A refueling of J-20 stealth fighters shows the PLAAF is moving toward longer-range, tanker-supported air operations that could reshape U.S. Pacific defense planning (Picture Source: People's Liberation Army Air Force) |