China developing new strategic bomber, Air Force chief saysSeptember 2, 2016 - 11:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - China's air force is developing a new type of strategic bomber, state media reported Friday, September 2, adding to recent progress in large aircraft production and further expanding the range of the country's increasingly sophisticated military, the Associated Press reports. Air Force chief Ma Xiaotian discussed the development at an open-day event on Thursday, saying the bomber would significantly increase China's long-range strike ability, the reports said. Ma gave no other details about the aircraft or when it would be introduced, saying only that "you will see it in the future." China last year revealed its new generation H-6K strategic bomber equipped with the DH-20 land-attack cruise missile, giving it the ability to hit targets as far away as Australia. Only Russia and the U.S. are currently able to launch cruise missiles from the air. The plane has since flown training missions over the western Pacific and patrols over the disputed South China Sea, which China claims virtually in its entirety. China this year also introduced the Y-20 large military transport plane, AP says. Both planes use Russian engines, reflecting China's weakness in producing reliable high-performance aircraft power plants. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |