China's Air Force is Broken.
Simon Whistler · November 21, 2025 · 53 min video · China & Indo-Pacific
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What this episode covers
China's Air Force is Broken — a Fronts video briefing on China & Indo-Pacific.
Chapters
- China's Mighty Yet Broken Air ForceIn the free preview
- Inventory of Modern Combat AircraftIn the free preview
- Inexperienced Pilots and Peace DiseaseInsiders
- Untested Jets and Hidden VulnerabilitiesInsiders
- Engine Failures and Technical ShortcomingsInsiders
- Logistics, Refuelers, and Force ImbalanceInsiders
- Corruption and Paralyzed Command StructuresInsiders
- A Weapon of Deterrence, Not WarInsiders
- Final Verdict on China's Air ForceInsiders
From the transcript
The Chinese Air Force is among the most powerful on planet Earth,
Flying some 3,000 highly potent fighters and bombers.
The People's Liberation Army Air Force is the undisputed king of the skies
This transcript was generated automatically and may contain errors.
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