Chinese PLA Shocks U.S; Stealth Jet J-20 Dodges THAAD; Flies UNDETECTED Near American Stronghold
/ Jul 31, 2025, 08:03PM IST
China's J-20 stealth fighter jet flew undetected through the heavily monitored Tsushima Strait and Bashi Channel, regions saturated with U.S. and allied radar systems. Chinese state media claims no military reported the intrusion — raising questions about regional defense capabilities. With 400 J-20s expected by end-2025, China may soon operate the world's largest stealth jet fleet.
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