🪖 ‘Golden Veil’: China allegedly makes material that disguises missile as passenger jet

China has unveiled a new device allegedly allowing cruise missiles to mimic large aircraft, such as jetliners, as a clever way to bypass air defense systems. This material, dubbed the "Golden Veil," is cost-effective and can disguise Chinese missiles by giving them the appearance of sizable planes.

The project, developed by a research team in northwest China, is a part of China's ongoing endeavor to establish a diverse set of methods for breaking through air defense systems in the first island chain, Guam, or even the United States mainland. In today’s Must Read, we explore more about Chinese scientist’s claims to have developed this potentially revolutionary device.

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Chinese scientists claim to have developed something called the “Golden Veil” that can deceive air defenses into thinking a missile is a commercial airplane.

The "Golden Veil" is made of gold-plated metal threads woven intricately, significantly improving the radar cross-section of flying targets, mimicking large commercial planes like Boeing 737s or Airbus A320s from certain angles.

The veil, crafted from carbon fiber, boasts a sturdy yet flexible structure suitable for military use. Its transformative abilities create perplexing patterns, befuddling radar operators. Notably, its low cost and weight stand out as key advantages. Unlike expensive and intricate signal-generating technology, this veil uses economical materials abundant in China's industry.

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