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China Accelerates J-20 Production in Strategic Push to Counter US F-22 and F-35

China is reportedly pursuing a strategy of mass production for its J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter. This move is seen as a direct effort to counter the United States Air Force's technologically advanced fleet of F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The strategy appears to focus on leveraging numerical superiority to challenge American air dominance. By accelerating J-20 manufacturing, Beijing aims to close the air power gap with the U.S., particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. This production push underscores China's long-term military aviation ambitions and its growing challenge to established Western air superiority.

Official Source: https://www.19fortyfive.com/2026/07/chinas-plan-to-beat-the-us-air-forces-f-22-and-f-35-build-as-many-j-20-mighty-dragon-stealth-fighters-as-the-factory-can-pump-out/