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Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a conflict story. South China Morning Post Asia is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 30 Sept 2026, 10:43 UTC. The headline in use is “Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
A computer simulation developed by Chinese researchers suggests that a missile-borne system with the latest light detection and ranging system, or lidar, could detect and track an F-35 stealth fighter at up to 61. 5km (38 miles) at night.
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- First reported by South China Morning Post Asia
Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km
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- South China Morning PostChinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km