China's Secret Lop Nur Airbase Expansion: Why India Should Be Watching
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China is rapidly expanding a remote flight-test facility near Lop Nur in Xinjiang, with new hangars, taxiways, a circular test pad and possible fuel infrastructure. The site is linked to sightings of the mysterious J-36 and J-XDS aircraft and could help Beijing accelerate the development of stealth fighters, bombers, drones and other advanced military systems.What does the Lop Nur expansion reveal about China's military ambitions? And is India prepared for the next phase of Chinese air-power development? Shreya Chandra has more
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