China’s J-36 may soon fly with lasers the US couldn’t master

Recent revelations from China’s defense industry suggest the long-sought goal of mounting combat lasers onto fighter aircraft may finally be moving from theory to reality. State-owned aerospace contractor Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) showcased plans for an airborne directed-energy weapon at a defense expo, offering the strongest public indication yet that China is developing [...] The post China’s J-36 may soon fly with lasers the US couldn’t master appeared first on Asia Times .
2026-09-21 09:14:58