Overview

• State media and the Chinese navy released video showing J‑35, KJ‑600, and J‑15T/J‑15 aircraft taking off via the EM catapult and landing on Fujian.
• Officials described the training as the first successful use of the carrier’s electromagnetic catapult, confirming both launch and recovery capability.
• Fujian is China’s first carrier with catapults, differing from the ski‑jump design on Liaoning and Shandong that limits aircraft weight and types.
• Chinese reporting says EM launch increases payload and fuel capacity and supports a wider mix of aircraft, including airborne early warning planes and future drones.
• The navy previously said Fujian sailed to the South China Sea for training, and outside observers speculate commissioning could occur within the year.