China Says Its 2-Seat J-20S Stealth Fighter Is Now Meant to Strike Ships at Sea. It Has Not Named a Single Anti-Ship Missile for the Jet or Said Whether One Fits Inside Its Weapons Bays

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According to expert Harrison Kass, Chinese state media reported that China's two-seat J-20S Mighty Dragon stealth fighter variant is designed for maritime precision strikes, electronic warfare, and manned-unmanned teaming. However, these claims remain unverified by independent sources. USNI News noted that China has not publicly identified any specific anti-ship missile for the aircraft or demonstrated whether such weapons fit inside internal weapons bays without compromising stealth. If operational, the variant could enhance China's anti-access/area-denial capabilities, but its actual combat effectiveness remains unproven.

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Chinese state media claims regarding the J-20S's maritime strike capabilities, anti-ship missile compatibility, internal bay fit, and drone-coordination capabilities remain unconfirmed and lack public demonstration.