China’s J-20S: The Stealth Fighter Built to Lead Drone Armies and Challenge US Air Power?

Summary

China is advancing the role of its J-20S stealth fighter, a twin-seat fifth-generation aircraft designed to coordinate manned and unmanned combat operations. While the front-seat pilot flies the aircraft, the second crew member can reportedly manage drone wingmen, coordinate battlefield intelligence and support complex strike missions. These unmanned aircraft could potentially conduct reconnaissance, identify enemy radar and air defence systems, carry out electronic warfare, launch weapons or act as decoys. The development points to China's growing focus on networked air warfare, where…

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