China and Russia develop systems to detect American stealth aircraft

In the late 1990s during the NATO intervention in Kosovo, American forces relied on the F-117 stealth bomber, believing this aircraft was nearly invisible to enemy radar. However, Serbian forces employed a low-frequency P-18 radar system that surprisingly allowed them to detect the F-117 at a distance of 15 miles, contributing to the bomber being shot down. Since then, substantial advancements in technology have been made, with both China and Russia developing their own sophisticated integrated systems for detecting stealth aircraft. These systems are notably more advanced and effective compared to the Serbian capabilities from decades prior. Currently, China is enhancing its detection capabilities through the use of a state-of-the-art Advanced Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) VHF radar, which provides a significant edge in detecting stealthy intruders at extended ranges. The implications of these developments are stark; they signify an era where the U.S. may no longer solely dominate the skies and could struggle against these networked detection capabilities. Consequently, there is significant concern that the United States may soon face strategic challenges in combat scenarios where these advanced detection systems are utilized effectively by its adversaries.