The Mighty Dragon Awakens? China’s J‑20 Fleet Leaves ‘Prototype’ Era Behind Just As Taiwan War Looms

China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon has rapidly evolved into the backbone of the PLA Air Force, with analysts estimating that around 300 stealth fighters have now been produced. Satellite imagery and production data suggest Beijing is accelerating deployment across multiple theater commands while replacing Russian engines with indigenous powerplants. As China expands its fifth-generation fighter fleet, questions are growing over the balance of air power in the Indo-Pacific, especially around Taiwan. This report examines the J-20’s production surge, military upgrades, and what they could mean for future regional security and U.S.-China strategic competition. INTERNATIONAL NEWS #China #J20 #StealthFighter #PLAAF #XiJinping #Taiwan #F22 #Military #Defense #WorldNews #InternationalNews #ChinaMilitary #IndoPacific #Aviation #Geopolitics Download the Hindustan Times App from Playstore/App Store for all the latest news & updates. google app store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Apple Store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Add Hindustan Times as your preferred source on Google. Click here: https://www.google.com/preferences/so... Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinions, Analysis and a 360 degree view of big events in India and the World which impact your present and future. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. Join Us Today - https://www.bit.ly/3PQ4kSv Subscribe to the Hindustan Times YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Visit our website https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Follow us on Twitter   / httweets   Follow us on Facebook   / hindustantimes