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China air force stages real combat training

Published January 10, 2018 Updated January 10, 2018 07:09pm

The J-20, China's fourth-generation medium and long-range fighter jet, made its maiden flight in 2011 and was officially commissioned into military service in September 2017.

Several new fighter jets including the J-16, J-10C and H-6K bombers were also included in the training, the statement said.

The training is aimed at improving the air force's capability to win battles, it said.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2018