China's aircraft carriers may soon be equipped with J-35 stealth fighters, significantly enhancing naval combat capabilities. While the most advanced carrier already operates them, modifications are expected for older carriers.

All three of China’s aircraft carriers could soon be able to operate the country’s J-35 stealth fighter, which Chinese experts say would “significantly” bolster the navy’s combat abilities. Currently, only China’s most advanced carrier, the Fujian, can host the J-35 as it has an electromagnetic catapult to assist the fifth-generation fighter into the air. The Liaoning and Shandong carriers launch J-15 fighters from an upwardly curved “ski-jump” deck. However, there are signs that the two older.....