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Missile Launches Notifications Agreement With China Extended

The Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the People's Republic of China have signed a Protocol on the extension of the intergovernmental agreement on notifications of launches of ballistic missiles and space launch vehicles. Below is the full statement of the Russian Ministry of Defence: Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. Russian…
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Chang’e-5 Probe Unfurls China’s Flag on the Moon

On 4 December,  the China National Space Administration (CNSA) released photos showing China's national flag unfurled from the Chang'e-5 probe on the moon. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. According to Xinhua News, a panoramic camera installed on the lander-ascender combination of the probe took these images. Right after taking these photos, the ascender took off…
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Russia to Supply Over 120 Helicopters to China

The Russian Helicopters holding, part of the Rostec State Corporation, will supply more than 120 helicopters, of which 18 are combat helicopters, to China under the 2019 contracts. This was stated in the report for the year 2019 posted on the official website of Rostec. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. “During 2019, Russian Helicopters…
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A Hypersonic Glider for China’s H-6N?

The new Chinese bomber is designed for the air-launch of large ballistic missiles, perhaps with hypersonic gliders, writes Gabriele Molinelli for Portale Difesa. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. Interesting images came from China of one of the new H-6N bombers with, a large air-launched ballistic missile at the ventral recess, which bears important similarities…
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Mi-171 Delivered to China

The Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of the Russian Helicopters holding (part of the Rostec State Corporation) has delivered Mi-171 helicopter with VK-2500-03 engines to a Chinese civil aviation company, said the Holding's press service. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. In 2019, the PRC Civil Aviation Administration issued a national type certificate for the Mi-171 helicopter…
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China Accedes to Arms Trade Treaty

This week, China acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty, which will bring the total number of States Parties to 107, the country’s Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday. Follow New Defence Order. Strategy on Google News. On July 6, Ambassador Zhang Jun deposited China's instrument of accession to the Arms Trade Treaty to UN Secretary-General Guterres. "The Chinese government…
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China’s First Aircraft Carrier Conducts Sea Trials

China's first aircraft carrier conducts sea trials, reported Chinese media. Singinficantly, the Shandong is the the country's second aircraft carrie, but first built by China. The reports did not reveal the exact location of these trials. The warship represents a milestone in Bejin's efforts to build its naval power. “We need to integrate the Shandong…
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China Tests Its First Domestic Unmanned Helicopter

China has begun testing its domestically developed unmanned helicopter AR500C. This unmanned helicopter, designed for high-altitude operations, will enable China in the future to use drones to patrol its borders with India. The Chinese state company AVIC (China Aviation Industry Corporation) developed the AR500C drone. The UAV made its first flight at Jiangxi Province. Tests…
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China’s National Defence & Security in the Time of Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has strongly hit every aspect of life world wide, and the defence sector was no exception. China was the first country to receive the strike, yet it has made sure to secure its national defence while keeping control of the epidemic situation. Chinese president Xi Jinping addressed China's national defence and security…
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China’s Navy Back To Conducting Drills

Chinese navy will conduct 11 weeks of exercises off the coast of northern China from Thursday. The Shandong aircraft carrier expected to be put through its paces as pandemic eases. These unusually long military exercise in waters off the northern port city of Tangshan aim to catch up on training missed during the coronavirus pandemic. According…
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