805 Chinese Jets 'CHASE' American F-16 Fighters As U.S. Warplanes Roar Near China Airspace

23 Feb 2026China scrambled J16 fighter jets to intercept US F-16 fighters near its airspace. The US has increased its fighter presence in South Korea, while China is rapidly expanding its submarine fleet, including both ballistic missile and attack submarines. Although US submarines are currently more advanced, China’s growing numbers and production capabilities pose a challenge to US naval dominance in the Indo-Pacific region.