China has made a significant advancement in the technological and military arena by developing a new material capable of rendering missiles and aircraft undetectable to radar and infrared detection systems, even under extremely high-temperature conditions.
The breakthrough, revealed by researchers from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou under the leadership of Dr. Li Qiang, was recently detailed in a scientific journal and has the potential to significantly compromise the effectiveness of systems such as the ‘Iron Dome,’ the missile defense shield that the United States intends to construct.
China has taken a decisive step in the technological and military race with the development of a new material capable of hiding missiles and aircraft from radar and infrared detection systems, even at extremely high temperatures.
The advancement, announced by scientists from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou and led by Dr. Li Qiang, was recently published in a scientific journal and could seriously undermine the effectiveness of systems like the ‘Iron Dome’, the missile defense shield that the United States plans to build.
What is the mechanism behind the ‘invisible material’ developed by China?
The advanced material effectively conceals heat signatures and radar emissions from objects, rendering them challenging for thermal sensors and X-band radars, frequently employed in military, to detect.
The most surprising thing is that it maintains its properties at temperatures above 700 °C, making it ideal for high-speed vehicles and advanced armament. According to the study, the material combines two key technologies: a selective emitter that conceals thermal radiation, and a microwave-absorbing surface that prevents radar wave reflection. This combination allows for effective invisibility against various types of sensors, and laboratory tests have shown that the temperature of the coated surface is reduced by more than 70 degrees Celsius compared to conventional materials. The military applications of this advance are evident. Its ability to evade multiple forms of detection makes it a powerful tool for developing stealth military technology.
While the authors of the do not explicitly state it, the South China Morning Post pos that this development may align with China’s strategy to circumvent a future U. missile defense system.
What is China’s reaction to Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’?
It is important to note that just a week, former President Trump unveiled a proposal for the «Golden Dome,» a national defense system designed to counter ballistic attacks, with a budget of $175 billion a projected implementation of three years.
In response this announcement, the government expressed «deep concern,» asserting that such initiatives heighten the risk of space militarization and undermine the stability of the international security framework. Consequently, they developed a new material with remarkable characteristics: Infrared detection evasion, avoiding thermal sensor detection; Microwave detection evasion, eluding high-frequency radar systems; High thermal resistance, maintaining functionality at over 700 °C; and Versatile defense applications, suitable for missiles aircraft, and military vehicles requiring advanced stealth. This breakthrough not only marks a technological milestone but also underscores China’s dedication to innovation in.
The potential application of this material to counter defense systems such as the ‘Iron Dome’ introduces significant strategic implications on a global scale, amplifying the intensifying technological and military competition among major powers.