# Indo-Pacific Defense

The Invisible Sting: China's New Stealth Missile Redefines Air Superiority in the Pacific

China is developing a compact stealth cruise missile specifically designed to fit inside the internal weapon bays of its J-20 and J-35 stealth fighters. This innovation allows China to conduct long-range precision strikes without compromising the stealth profile of its aircraft, addressing a major tactical limitation seen in Western platforms like the F-35.