# stealth
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Fewer Visible Sorties, Not Less Pressure: How J-20s and Information Warfare Are Reworking the Taiwan Air Picture
A reported drop in PLA sortie counts around Taiwan has prompted speculation of de‑escalation, but evidence points to a qualitative shift in operations. The deployment and massing of J‑20 stealth fighters, combined with integrated sensor networks, mean fewer visible flights can still impose significant military pressure and complicate Taiwan's defence picture.
UK Sends F-35Bs to Cyprus as Iran Bolsters Radar Defences — A New Calculus for Stealth and Strike in the Gulf
Britain has deployed F-35B jets to Cyprus and Typhoons to Qatar as part of a widening coalition posture near Iran, while Tehran has reportedly fielded Chinese YLC‑8B radars that could extend detection ranges for stealth aircraft. The technical and political dynamics are increasing the complexity and risks of any air campaign, forcing greater reliance on electronic warfare, standoff weapons and crisis diplomacy.
China’s Air Force Signals a New Toolset: Networked J-16s and Su-30s Say They Can Find Stealth
Chinese media reports that J‑16s and Su‑30s were able to lock onto and expel an F‑22 in a training encounter highlight the PLA’s focus on integrating legacy fighters into a now more sophisticated sensor and electronic‑warfare network. The episode underscores that systems and tactics can mitigate some advantages of stealth, even as platform modernisation continues.
China’s New 054B Frigate Marks a Step Change in Stealth, Sensors and Firepower
China celebrated the one-year anniversary of the 054B frigate Luohe entering service, highlighting stepped-up stealth, sensors and weaponry in a 5,000-ton hull. The class narrows the capability gap with destroyers and Western frigates, and is intended to provide scalable, cost-effective escort and blue-water capability for the PLAN.