China's J-36 fighter jet spotted in formation with J-20
Footage from October 31, 2025, shows China’s experimental J-36 stealth jet flying with a J-20S, signaling integrated testing between fifth- and sixth-generation fighters. The J-36 appears as a long-range, multi-role stealth platform, likely central to future PLAAF airpower. This development highlights China’s focus on manned-unmanned teaming, sensor fusion and network warfare.