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Passive Detection and China's Counter-Stealth Radar Capabilities

How Beijing is Leveraging Passive Radar to Challenge America's Stealth Advantage

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Mike Casey
Jul 14, 2025
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The ability to operate within an adversary’s airspace with a low probability of detection has been a cornerstone of U.S. military strategy, enabling freedom of action in contested environments. In the People’s Republic of China, however, a concerted national effort is underway to develop technologies that directly challenge this advantage. This effort, …

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