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‼️ BREAKING NEW Just In: China has successfully tested the world's first-ever 6th-Generation Fighter Jeto

 ‼️ BREAKING NEW Just In: China has successfully tested the world's first-ever 6th-Generation Fighter Jeto


Excitement and speculation have surged as new images and videos appear to reveal the maiden flights of not one but two of China’s cutting-edge sixth-generation fighter jets.

On December 26, social media platform X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with images and videos featuring China’s latest generation fighter jet, sparking widespread discussion. The aircraft was seen soaring alongside China’s fifth-generation J-20S (a twin-seat variant of its Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter). 

The flight reportedly took place over Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, and is thought to have been conducted by the Chengdu Aerospace Corporation (CAC). The accompanying J-20 fighter is speculated to have acted as “a chase plane” during the test flight. 

This latest development has ignited a flurry of speculation online, with many observers hailing the aircraft as a “major leap” in China’s military aviation capabilities. 

On X, users described the event as a semi-annual “Chinese Christmas defense surprise,” with one commentator humorously stating that the appearance had “sent aviation Twitter into cardiac arrest.” 

The timing of the flight is also noteworthy, coinciding with the birthday of Chairman Mao Zedong, the founder of the People’s Republic of China.  

This new aircraft is the latest in a series of major milestones for China’s aviation sector. Just a month ago, at the Zhuhai Airshow, China unveiled the J-35A fifth-generation fighter jet and the J-15T fighter.

During the Zhuhai Airshow, the unveiling of a mockup of a sixth-generation fighter, dubbed “Baidi” or “White Emperor,” also caught the global media attention. At the time, the Baidi was described as a next-generation integrated space-air fighter capable of supersonic flight and potentially operating in space. It is unlikely that the aircraft seen on December 26 is the Baidi. 

While some accounts have labeled the new Chinese aircraft the “J-XX”, others refer to it as the “J-XD”, adding to the uncertainty surrounding its designation. 

While many details remain unknown, the debut of China’s latest fighter marks another milestone in the country’s growing defense prowess and its ambitions to challenge global aviation powers. 

Robinson referenced rumors from the summer suggesting a shift in threat assessments that could explain the rethinking of the program’s direction.

Across the Atlantic, several European nations are also working on next-generation fighter projects. The United Kingdom and Italy have joined forces with Japan on the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), which seeks to produce a next-generation fighter jet by the early 2030s. 

Meanwhile, France, Germany, and Spain are collaborating on their own sixth-generation fighter program, though progress has been slow and marred by internal controversies.

However, the rapid pace of China’s advancements highlights the urgency of the West’s development of long-range, sixth-generation strike fighters capable of countering China’s growing capabilities. 

Dr. Malcolm Davis, a Senior Analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, emphasized the need to move beyond short-range fighters, especially given the demands of the Indo-Pacific operational environment. 

He argued that the region requires fighters with hemispheric range, high payload capacity, and strong connectivity with autonomous wingmen. The UK’s GCAP is already heading in this direction, and it appears that China’s new fighter may share similar attributes.

Davis further highlighted, “This and GCAP may demand some urgent re-thinking in regards to NGAD, I think. Especially if the Chinese can introduce this into service quickly – it’s flying in 2024/25 – NGAD won’t enter service for another ten years.”

The accelerating pace of China’s military aviation technology demands an urgent rethinking of how Western nations approach next-generation fighter development.

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