{
  "id": 10923014,
  "title": "Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/chinese-researchers-say-missile-lidar-model-can-spot-us-f-35-at-up-to",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-30T10:43:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3369347/chinese-researchers-say-missile-lidar-model-can-spot-us-f-35-615km"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A computer simulation developed by Chinese researchers suggests that a missile-borne system with the latest light detection and ranging system, or lidar, could detect and track an F-35 stealth fighter at up to 61.5km (38 miles) at night. The theoretical model developed by a leading Chinese air force missile supplier says that under ideal conditions, the claimed range could have implications for…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
        "title": "Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/chinese-researchers-say-missile-lidar-model-can-spot-us-f-35-at-up-to-10924164",
        "published": "2026-09-30T10:43:15.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}