US EditionChina's most advanced bombers seen on disputed South China Sea island
- On May 19, 2025, satellite images revealed two Chinese H-6 bombers deployed on Woody Island in the disputed Paracel Islands, South China Sea.
- The deployment follows rising regional tensions involving Taiwan and the Philippines and occurs just before the Shangri-La Dialogue defence forum in Singapore.
- The H-6 bombers are modernized to carry anti-ship and land-attack cruise missiles and mark the first such landing on Woody Island since 2020.
- Defence expert Collin Koh stated Beijing's bomber presence is "omni-directional signalling" against the US, the Philippines, and other regional issues influencing security dynamics.
- This aircraft deployment highlights China's growing military reach in the South China Sea and may intensify strategic competition with the US and its regional allies.
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China's most advanced bombers seen on disputed South China Sea island
Satellite imagery shows China landed two of its most advanced bombers in the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea this month - a gesture that some analysts described as Beijing's latest signalling of its growing military capabilities to rivals.
China's Most Advanced Bombers Seen On Disputed South China Sea Island
Satellite imagery shows China landed two of its most advanced bombers in the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea this month - a gesture that some analysts described as Beijing's latest signalling of its growing military capabilities.
Satellite images show China’s most advanced H-6 bombers on disputed Paracel Islands in South China Sea
Satellite images show two advanced bombers on Woody Island H-6 bombers fitted with anti-ship and land attack cruise missiles Presence signals advanced capability amid regional tensions HONG KONG, May 28 — Satellite imagery shows China landed two of its most advanced bombers in the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea this month — a gesture that some analysts described as Beijing’s latest signalling of its growing military capabilities…
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