wire / 2026-08-13-af01
Chinese researchers develop AI to spot and target F-22 and F-35 stealth jets from infrared imagery
The pitch is that stealth still leaks in the infrared band if the model is patient enough. For now it lives in simulation.
The facts
Chinese researchers have developed an AI system capable of rapidly analyzing infrared images to identify and target stealth fighter jets like the F-22 and F-35, even distinguishing them from decoy flares. The technology, tested in laboratory and simulation settings, aims to enhance missile accuracy in military operations.