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China tests new radar-absorbing YJ-18A anti-ship missile

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China's navy has tested a new variant of the YJ-18A anti-ship missile, featuring a black radar-absorbing coating. This stealth finish is designed to reduce radar reflection, making the missile harder to detect and improving its penetration capabilities. The missile was fired from a navy ship during a sea trial, with experts noting the coating's dual purpose of enhancing both stealth and visual camouflage. AI

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China tests new radar-absorbing YJ-18A anti-ship missile

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Albee Zhang ·

    Chinese navy fires new radar-absorbing YJ-18A anti-ship missile in sea trial: expert

    China has tested a new variant of the YJ-18A anti-ship cruise missile bearing a black stealth coating, according to experts who say the advanced finish on the ship-launched missile will improve its penetration capability. During a missile test in an unknown sea area, a missile wa…

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