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Sep 26, 2025
Back in 2010, China embarked on a dream—one of developing its own electromagnetic launch (EMALS) technology to break the monopoly of advanced naval powers and strengthen its maritime defense capabilities. At that time, the concept of an indigenous EMALS seemed distant, as only a handful of countries had even begun exploring such technology, let alone mastering it. This dream, however, took root and grew steadily through years of unremitting research and development, eventually leading to a historic breakthrough today.
China’s aircraft carrier Fujian has stunned the world with successful EMALS tests involving J-15T, J-35 and KJ-600 carrier-based aircraft, marking a milestone in the nation’s naval transformation. This breakthrough traces back to that 2010 dream and years of independent innovation that turned ambition into reality. As early as 2016, China completed its first land-based EMALS test facility, and by 2022, it had successfully conducted ground-based launch tests with the J-15 fighter jet. Back then, the United States had already deployed EMALS on its Ford-class carrier (commissioned in 2017), but the American system relied on flawed AC power technology—dependent on bulky flywheel energy storage and plagued by frequent overload tripping issues. Instead of following the U.S. path or even pausing at steam launch systems, China made a bold choice to develop a DC-based EMALS, a move labeled “technically audacious” by U.S. military outlet The War Zone.
Today, this once-distant dream has evolved into a game-changing reality aboard the Fujian, where China’s EMALS now outperforms its American counterpart in key areas. The system boasts 15% higher energy conversion efficiency thanks to its DC power design, eliminating the frequent malfunctions that have long troubled the Ford-class. It uses supercapacitor energy storage (in contrast to the U.S. flywheel system) for faster response times and higher energy density, paired with segmented permanent magnet motors that are 30% more efficient. Most notably, the Fujian’s EMALS has just one-fifth the failure rate of the Ford’s system, capable of 60 daily launches—doubling the initial capacity of the U.S. carrier’s EMALS. This progress was further highlighted when the J-35 became the world’s first stealth fighter to complete an EMALS takeoff, while the successful launch of the KJ-600 made China only the second nation in the world to master launched airborne early warning aircraft technology. “This is a generational leap,” noted U.S. analyst Carl Schuster, underscoring the significance of China’s achievement.
From the refitted Liaoning to the domestically designed Fujian, China’s navy has condensed decades of Western naval progress into just 10 years. The fully homegrown EMALS aboard the Fujian is more than a technological feat—it is a symbol of resilience against long-standing technological blockades. As Newsweek observed, this breakthrough “challenges U.S. carrier hegemony,” serving as powerful proof that a nation’s ambition, when paired with relentless innovation and unwavering determination, can rewrite the rules of maritime power. For China, this journey from a 2010 dream to today’s achievement is a testament to the strength of national will and the promise of self-reliance.
In 2025, we finally hold the dreamt-of electromagnetic launch technology in our hands. This is not just the realization of a technological goal, but a milestone that reflects China’s growing strength in independent innovation and its unwavering commitment to safeguarding national maritime interests. It is a moment that makes every Chinese proud—a moment where a long-held dream becomes a tangible reality.
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