China has unveiled a major combat upgrade for its new Shenyang J-35 stealth fighter, intensifying the aerial arms race with the United States amid rising tensions over Taiwan Strait. The J-35 has now been spotted carrying external PL-15 long-range missiles, drawing comparisons with the U.S. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II’s famous “Beast Mode” combat configuration.
Published on May 22, 2026 07:45 am IST
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China has unveiled a major combat upgrade for its new Shenyang J-35 stealth fighter, intensifying the aerial arms race with the United States amid rising tensions over Taiwan Strait. The J-35 has now been spotted carrying external PL-15 long-range missiles, drawing comparisons with the U.S. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II’s famous “Beast Mode” combat configuration.
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