BLUF
China’s J-20S adds maritime strike and un-crewed teaming to a stealth fighter; broadening mission options and raising risk near the first island chain, even as real combat performance remains unproven.Learning Outcomes
- Understand how expanding aircraft roles can shift maritime and air risk calculations.
- Recognise why crewed and un-crewed teaming matters for reach, resilience, and tempo.
- Apply insights on capability growth versus combat testing when assessing regional balance.
