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J35A: China's second stealth jet
The J-35A or FC-31 is China's fifth-generation stealth fighter jet designated for carrier operations and export markets, as seen during the Airshow China, in Zhuhai on November 12, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Advanced version of K9
The K9A2 is a self-propelled howitzer (SPH) produced by Hanwha Defense and is an advanced version of the K9 Thunder. It was displayed at the Eurosatory international land and air defence trade fair in France in June 2024. Photo: Reuters
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