News analysis: Recent fast jet missions suggest growing Chinese confidence
Military Capabilities Mike Yeo, Melbourne, Australia – IHS Jane’s Defence Weekly 29 May 2014 PLA Air Force J-11s, at least one of which was armed with R-73 (AA-11 ‘Archer’) short-range air-to-air missiles, intercepted Japanese reconnaissance aircraft over the East China Sea on 25 May. Source: Japanese Ministry of Defence Recent events in the South China…