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China Tests Black-Coated YJ-18A Stealth Anti-Ship Missile Variant

8/26/2026

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China tested a new YJ-18A anti-ship cruise missile variant coated in black stealth material.
The missile was launched from a navy ship’s vertical launch system during an extreme-performance test.
Experts said the black coating absorbs radar waves, lowering enemy detection, according to commentator Song Zhongping.
CCTV reported the test captured flight parameters despite severe sea conditions, gathering several times more data than planned.

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China tested a new YJ-18A anti-ship cruise missile variant coated in black stealth material.
The missile was launched from a navy ship’s vertical launch system during an extreme-performance test.
Experts said the black coating absorbs radar waves, lowering enemy detection, according to commentator Song Zhongping.
CCTV reported the test captured flight parameters despite severe sea conditions, gathering several times more data than planned.