Rumors of China’s sixth-generation fighter have turned into reality with the emergence of what appears to be the J-36—a ...

New footage has emerged of a new and secretive Chinese stealth aircraft, commonly referred to as the Chengdu J-36. The ...

This J-36 sighting suggests that China could be on track to introduce the world’s first sixth-generation platform.

The mysterious J-36 fighter can be seen flying low over an urban highway in China on final approach for landing. On April 7, 2025, a new video surfaced online showcasing China’s enigmatic J-36 ...

That arms race extends to the skies. China's H-6 bomber, which has been operational for many years, gives Beijing the ability to hit targets in potential conflict zones like the disputed South China ...

New images have emerged of one of China’s futuristic fighter jets, a three-engine, tailless flying wing aircraft that Western analysts have dubbed the J-36. It’s unclear when the images ...

Micah McCartney is a reporter for Newsweek based in Taipei, Taiwan. He covers U.S.-China relations, East Asian and Southeast Asian security issues, and cross-strait ties between China and Taiwan.

US President Donald Trump last month approved the construction of a next-generation fighter aircraft called the F-47. He claimed that it would be the world’s “first sixth-generation fighter ...