For a quarter century, the US and its allies owned the skies, fighting wars secure in the knowledge that no opponent could compete in the air. It’s also altering the picture for China’s neighbors such as India Russia took the lead in modernizing its air force, and has been more willing to use it. Yet the Chinese advances come at a sensitive time, as the US appetite to continue its role as global policeman fades. The planes to deliver China’s new armory of missiles have also improved dramatically, with new fleets developed from Russian air frames. But it would be hard to spot on approach and has a large weapons bay capable of hiding anti-ship missiles.

Source: Economic Times May 08, 2018 01:41 UTC