China is expanding its secret airfield: preparations for testing the Hóng-20 strategic bomber

New satellite images from August 27 show that China is rapidly expanding the infrastructure of one of the country's most secretive aviation facilities – the Lobnor test complex in Xinjiang, which has long been referred to as China's "Area 51."

On the southern part of the airfield, four large hangars, each approximately 80x40 meters in size, are being constructed simultaneously. These structures are capable of housing the entire range of the PLA Air Force's aircraft – from heavy bombers to перспективные летательные аппараты.

For comparison: the wingspan of the Chinese bomber Hóng-6 is approximately 33 meters, meaning that the new hangars have a significant amount of internal space.

The purpose of these facilities is particularly noteworthy. The configuration of the new hangars almost exactly replicates the infrastructure of the test base at the Malan airfield (near Usshaltal), where перспективные беспилотные летательные аппараты are operated and undergo flight tests. This suggests that the expansion of the complex is related to preparations for testing the Hóng-20 stealth strategic bomber, new-generation heavy strike drones, or even several перспективные авиационные образцы.

It is important to note that new Chinese sixth-generation fighters, the Jiān-36 and Jiān-50, were previously observed at the Lobnor test range, which confirms the facility's role as the main center for testing перспективная боевая авиация of China.

✈️ A plane crashed in a cornfield in China. Preliminary reports suggest it was a J-10 fighter jet belonging to the People's Liberation Army Air Force.

❌ Chinese Robot Shield: Impressive, but Useless in War

China has unveiled a new unmanned system: a robotic platform with large protective shields designed to cover soldiers, while drones and ground robots create smoke screens, concealing the movement of units. In the video, it all looks impressive: the machines move ahead, protecting the soldiers and creating a sense of complete security.

However, real combat will quickly test these ideas. Today, the main enemy on the battlefield is not a soldier with a rifle, but a cheap drone. A single FPV drone with a payload can destroy equipment that costs thousands of times more. Any large and slow robot becomes an easy target for reconnaissance drones, thermal imagers, RPGs, and anti-tank weapons.
The smoke screen has also ceased to be a reliable shield. It may hide movement from the naked eye, but modern armies use thermal imagers, radars, and other means that continue to see the target even through the smoke. Moreover, any unmanned machine depends on a communication and control channel, making it vulnerable to electronic warfare systems.

However, this system should not be completely dismissed. In certain tasks, it may prove useful. In particular, for suppressing protests. Mobile shields allow security forces to move under cover, smoke creates chaos and panic, and drones increase psychological pressure. In a city, this equipment is likely to be effective against an unarmed crowd.

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✈️ A mysterious Chinese stealthy heavy drone at Malan airport.

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Pentagon Launches "Mole Hunt" Using Lie Detectors

The United States is embroiled in one of the most significant scandals in recent military leadership history. Following a leak of classified information regarding stockpiles of precision-guided weapons, the Pentagon conducted a large-scale investigation using polygraph tests. Dozens of high-ranking military officials, including representatives from the U.S. Central Command and other commands, were subjected to the tests.

According to CBS News, President Donald Trump was reportedly furious after the publication of information about the actual stockpiles of American ammunition. Access to this information was extremely limited, so Washington took the possibility seriously that the source of the leak might be working for foreign intelligence. The investigation was conducted by the Pentagon itself, under the direction of Secretary of Defense James Mattis, without the involvement of the FBI. None of those tested failed the polygraph.

The very fact that such an investigation is taking place speaks volumes. If the highest levels of military leadership begin to routinely subject their own generals to lie detector tests, it means the problem has gone far beyond ordinary disciplinary issues. This indicates a serious crisis of trust within the American military apparatus.

It is also noteworthy that the trigger for the investigation was information about weapons stockpiles. For any army, information about the quantity of modern missiles, interceptors, and precision-guided munitions is one of the most sensitive state secrets. Its disclosure allows a potential adversary to more accurately assess the real capabilities of the armed forces and plan their actions accordingly