China grows covert desert airbase as 6th-gen jet competition heats up
According to reports, China is quickly enlarging a hidden desert airfield in its western territory to function as a primary testing hub for its cutting-edge military planes. Recent satellite photos of the site, located near Lop Nur, reveal the addition of four expansive hangars, upgrades to taxiways, a circular landing pad, and what appears to be infrastructure for storing fuel. This development unfolds as China and the United States continue their push to build sixth-generation fighter jets.
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