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What does China’s J-16 fighter jet in ‘beast mode’ mean for PLA Air Force patrols?

South China Morning Post

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July 12, 2026

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What does China’s J-16 fighter jet in ‘beast mode’ mean for PLA Air Force patrols?

A newly emerged image of a PLA J-16 multirole fighter jet in a rare, heavy air‑superiority “extreme loadout” configuration points to an extension of long-range tactical capabilities, according to a Chinese military magazine. In an analysis published this month, Ordnance Science and Technology said the photo of a J‑16 carrying multiple long‑range missiles circulating in May showed that China’s air force had developed more offensive tactical capabilities. “This J-16 sortie used 10 external-weapon...

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ComicBook.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

Street Fighter Movie Rating Confirms How Different It Is From Mortal Kombat & Continues a 32-Year Trend

Image courtesy of Paramount Pictures Legendary Entertainment and Capcom are gearing up to release their new adaptation of Street Fighter this fall, reuniting Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) as two estranged fighters pulled back into the ring when Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament. Set in 1993, the film also brings in []

Hi China

· Jul 8, 2026

J-16: The mighty guardian of China's airspace

Built for all-weather operations, China's J-16 fighter jet is designed to excel in complex combat environments. Armed with a wide range of precision-guided weapons, it can engage multiple targets, conduct air defense interceptions, and carry out deep-strike missions—helping safeguard the nation's airspace around the clock. #Trending

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Chinese, Russian military aircraft enter KADIZ, no airspace violation: JCS

South Korea scrambled fighter jets Saturday after more than 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered its air defense identification zone over the East Sea and waters off the country’s south, Seoul’s military said. The aircraft entered and left the Korea Air Defense Identification Zone in sequence earlier in the day, but did not violate South Korean airspace, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “Our military identified the Chinese and Russian aircraft before they entered the KADIZ and

TASS

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· Jun 27, 2026

Russian, Chinese warplanes conducted joint six-hour patrol

Fighter air cover was provided along the entire joint patrol route by Su-30SM and Su-35S aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces and Jian-16 aircraft of the Chinese Air Force

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Japan and South Korea scramble fighters in response to Chinese-Russian bomber patrol

Japan and South Korea scrambled fighter jets in response to a joint Russian-Chinese bomber patrol on Saturday. The People’s Liberation Army Air Force said the patrols passed over the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea and the western Pacific, adding that they showed the two countries’ resolve and ability to safeguard regional peace and stability. It was the 11th patrol of this kind since 2019, but the first this year. Japan’s defence ministry said it had tracked two separate flights involving...

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

LIG D&A opens photo exhibition to commemorate sacrifices of Korean War veterans

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean defense firm LIG Defense amp; Aerospace...

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Related coverage for "What does China’s J-16 fighter jet in ‘beast mode’ mean for PLA Air Force patrols?": ComicBook.com — Street Fighter Movie Rating Confirms How Different It Is From Mortal Kombat & Continues a 32-Year Trend. Hi China — J-16: The mighty guardian of China's airspace. The korea Herald News — Chinese, Russian military aircraft enter KADIZ, no airspace violation: JCS. TASS — Russian, Chinese warplanes conducted joint six-hour patrol. South China Morning Post — Japan and South Korea scramble fighters in response to Chinese-Russian bomber patrol. Yonhap News Agency — LIG D&A opens photo exhibition to commemorate sacrifices of Korean War veterans