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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE PRESENTATION TO THE U.S. – CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION SUBJECT: Broad Trends in Chinese Air Force and Missile Modernization STATEMENT OF: Mr. Lee Fuell Technical Director for Force Modernization Employment National Air Space Intelligence Center January 30, 2014 Testimony before the U.S. – China Economic Security Review Commission January 30, 2014 Mr Lee Fuell Technical Director for Force Modernization Employment National Air Space Intelligence Center Broad Trends in Chinese Air Force and Missile Modernization How would you characterize PLA Air Force modernization over the past five years? Has it accelerated during this time? PLA Air Force (PLAAF) modernization is progressing at a steady pace. While, we would not characterize the modernization as accelerated, the totality of PLAAF modernization is significant. The goal of PLAAF modernization is to improve capability to conduct offensive and defensive operations such as strike, air and missile defense, power projection, and early warning and reconnaissance. The key areas of emphasis include increased introduction of 4th generation multirole aircraft and the new H-6K bomber to increase PLAAF strike capabilities, as well as developing 5th generation fighters. To meet reconnaissance and early warning goals the PLAAF has fielded several Airborne Early Warning (AEW), Electronic Warfare, and command-and-control systems, such as the KJ2000 MAINRING and have fielded several Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs). To address their power projection deficiency, they have purchased a limited number of used I