What You Need to Know: At Airshow China, China unveiled the JARI-USV-A “Orca,” a large unmanned combat vessel (USV) with a 4,000-nautical-mile range designed for long-range strikes, air defense, anti-missile, and anti-submarine warfare.

-The 58-meter, 500-tonne USV could bolster the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) with its stealth capabilities, radar systems, and multi-role adaptability.

-Equipped with a Vertical Launch System, 57mm gun, SeaRAM missile defense, and launch deck for unmanned aerial vehicles, the Orca enhances China’s naval power as it plans for six aircraft carriers by the 2030s, addressing both military needs and potential manpower limitations from an aging population.

The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) pulled out all the stops on Tuesday, offering numerous aerial displays to open the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition. The biennial airshow kicked off outside the city of Zhuhai in the Guangdong province – the first since Beijing lifted Covid-19 restrictions last year.

Attendees were treated to demonstrations that included four Chengdu J-20S Mighty Dragons flying in formation before engaging in various airborne maneuvers, followed by the aerial debut of the Shenyang J-35A, the........

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