'Beast Mode': Why China's 'fully loaded' J-16 fighter is setting off alarm bells

The J-16 fighter jet of China now features an impressive weapons loadout, enhancing its operational prowess.

This new configuration allows it to function as a formidable missile platform in aerial engagements.

Meanwhile, the People's Liberation Army Air Force is swiftly advancing its combat aircraft modernization efforts, alongside upgrades to its long-range support capabilities with improved transport and refueling assets, underscoring a strategic shift towards military dominance. ...