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Chinese scientists increase F-22 fighter jet’s radar signature 60,000 times with new detection method: study (www.scmp.com)

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Because other countries can't respond appropriately unless they are aware. China would rather not be attacked, than wait to be attacked to reveal its capabilities.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

This is why Taiwan advertise everything they have. It's effectively like being a porcupine, big spikes stick out so you don't have to role up and take it.

No point keeping secrets ahead of a fight you will no doubt lose if push come to shove. Lay it all out first and hope it's enough that they think twice before trying.