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Here are some recent news articles and updates on the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) of China:

Recent Developments:

  1. PLAAF receives new H-6N bombers: The PLAAF has taken delivery of its first H-6N bombers, which are capable of carrying nuclear weapons and have a range of over 12,000 kilometers. (Source: Global Times, March 2023)
  2. PLAAF conducts large-scale exercises: The PLAAF has conducted a series of large-scale exercises in recent months, including a simulated attack on Taiwan and a joint exercise with the PLA Navy. (Source: South China Morning Post, February 2023)
  3. PLAAF receives new J-20 stealth fighters: The PLAAF has received new J-20 stealth fighters, which are capable of conducting air-to-air combat and have a range of over 5,000 kilometers. (Source: China Daily, January 2023)
  4. PLAAF establishes new air defense brigade: The PLAAF has established a new air defense brigade in the southern province of Guangdong, which is equipped with advanced air defense systems. (Source: PLA Daily, December 2022)

Recent Procurement:

  1. PLAAF orders new Y-20 transport aircraft: The PLAAF has ordered new Y-20 transport aircraft, which are capable of carrying heavy payloads and have a range of over 8,000 kilometers. (Source: Aviation Week, November 2022)
  2. PLAAF orders new KJ-500 airborne early warning aircraft: The PLAAF has ordered new KJ-500 airborne early warning aircraft, which are capable of detecting and tracking airborne targets. (Source: Defense News, October 2022)
  3. PLAAF orders new FT-2000 fighter trainers: The PLAAF has ordered new FT-2000 fighter trainers, which are capable of simulating combat scenarios and have a range of over 1,000 kilometers. (Source: China Daily, September 2022)

Recent Deployments:

  1. PLAAF deploys troops to Hong Kong: The PLAAF has deployed troops to Hong Kong to maintain order and stability in the region. (Source: South China Morning Post, August 2022)
  2. PLAAF deploys troops to Xinjiang: The PLAAF has deployed troops to Xinjiang to maintain order and stability in the region. (Source: China Daily, July 2022)
  3. PLAAF deploys troops to Tibet: The PLAAF has deployed troops to Tibet to maintain order and stability in the region. (Source: PLA Daily, June 2022)

Recent Exercises:

  1. PLAAF conducts joint exercises with PLA Navy: The PLAAF has conducted joint exercises with the PLA Navy, simulating a range of scenarios including air-to-air combat and air-to-ground strikes. (Source: China Daily, May 2022)
  2. PLAAF conducts exercises with Russian Air Force: The PLAAF has conducted exercises with the Russian Air Force, simulating a range of scenarios including air-to-air combat and air-to-ground strikes. (Source: TASS, April 2022)
  3. PLAAF conducts exercises with Pakistani Air Force: The PLAAF has conducted exercises with the Pakistani Air Force, simulating a range of scenarios including air-to-air combat and air-to-ground strikes. (Source: Pakistan Today, March 2022)

Note: The information provided is based on publicly available sources and may not reflect the most up-to-date or accurate information.