China has shown for the first time its newest naval aircraft launching and recovering aboard the catapult-equipped Fujian carrier.

The PLA (People’s Liberation Army) Navy’s CNS Fujian (CV-18) carrier, an EMALS (Electro-Magnetic Launch System) configured flattop, attained a major milestone on Sep. 22, 2025 . The service released images of its carrier-based CATOBAR (Catapult Assisted TakeOff But Arrested Recovery) aircraft – the J-35, the J-15T and the KJ-600 AEW&C – “successfully completing take-off and landing trials on the flight deck.” Contents China has shown for the first time its newest naval aircraft launching and recovering aboard the catapult-equipped Fujian carrier. Previous flight trials Latest official images and videos

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