China's EW System Erased a Spy Plane from Radar – Synthetic Reality Injection
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- #Electronic Warfare
- #South China Sea
- #Military Deception
- Chinese military deceived a foreign reconnaissance aircraft in September 2025 using an electronic warfare (EW) system.
- The EW system created false radar signatures and noise, confusing the aircraft's sensors and preventing accurate tracking.
- This technique, termed 'synthetic reality injection,' differs from traditional jamming by replacing real data with false information.
- The incident was reported in the Chinese military journal *Ordnance Industry Science Technology*, signaling capability without direct escalation.
- The event fits into a broader 'Control Stack' framework, affecting physical, technological, information, and consciousness layers of warfare.
- China's actions suggest a strategy of controlling perception and reality in contested zones like the South China Sea.
- The incident raises concerns about the reliability of sensor data and the potential for hesitation in military operations due to distrust in systems.