MILITARY● ELEVATEDJul 12 · Jul 12, 2026, 2:00 PM
What does China’s J-16 fighter jet in ‘beast mode’ mean for PLA Air Force patrols?
South China Morning Post
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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