CHINESE MILITARY MODERNISATION, VOLUME 1: Assessing China's Weapons and Strategic Reach in the early 21st Century

Explores the rapid technological transformation of the Chinese armed forces and its strategic implications for the Asia-Pacific region. Details the extensive modernization efforts within the People's Liberation Army Air Force and Navy, including the introduction of fifth-generation stealth fighters such as the J-20 and J-35, development of a sixth-generation J-36, anti-stealth radar systems, and the fielding of advanced anti-satellite weapons. Alongside these developments, the integration of autonomous stealth drones and electronic warfare platforms reveals an ambition not merely to catch up with the United States, but to compete as a peer military power. Contains 120 color photos, 20 color profiles, and 4 color maps.