Trade wars and military conflicts have sometimes intersected throughout history. Economic disputes amplify nationalistic sentiment, strain diplomatic ties, and can spark dangerous flashpoints. While a shooting war with China does not appear imminent, the U.S. and China are locked in a deepening trade war. Both nations have been showcasing their latest military hardware—particularly sixth-generation aircraft.
Weeks before President Trump entered the White House, high-resolution images of the next-generation tactical fighter-bomber (J-36), expected to replace the Xi'an JH-7, surfaced on social media. The diamond-shaped wing design left military observers across the West stunned. Deutsche Bank analyst Scott Deuschle characterized China's rapid advancements in sixth-generation aircraft, leapfrogging from fifth-generation fighters, as a serious "wake-up call" for the United States Air Force.
Deutsche Bank analyst Scott Deuschle characterized China's rapid advancements in sixth-generation aircraft, leapfrogging from fifth-generation fighters, as a serious "wake-up call" for the United States Air Force.
... X user Defense Politics Asia noted: "China deliberately wanted you to see their 6th Gen J-36 Fighter. The number of sighting is no longer normal now."
Just weeks ago, President Trump awarded Boeing a contract to develop the USAF's F-47 6th-gen stealth fighter jet.
"The J-36 sightings definitely seem orchestrated. It's a clever move to subtly influence perceptions of China's tech advancements, which could impact defense strategies and budget allocations. It's a chess game on a global scale," one X user said.
No comments:
Post a Comment