How China Supplied JY-27A Anti Stealth Radar Got Destroyed by F-35 in Iran ?

Why It Matters

The radar’s destruction shows China’s anti‑stealth technology offers limited protection for Iran, reinforcing U.S. and Israeli air dominance and reshaping regional power dynamics.

Key Takeaways

• U.S. CENTCOM struck Iranian radar sites after MQ‑1 drone downed.
• China’s JY‑27A VHF radar, designed to spot stealth, was destroyed.
• F‑35 likely used stand‑off anti‑radiation missiles to neutralize radar.
• Iran’s ability to track and engage stealth remains limited despite radar.
• The incident highlights limits of Chinese anti‑stealth tech in combat.

Summary

On June 1, U.S. Central Command confirmed self‑defense strikes on radar and drone command‑and‑control sites on Goruk and Qeshm Island after Iran allegedly shot down a U.S. MQ‑1 drone, raising regional tensions.

Among the targets was a Chinese‑supplied JY‑27A VHF 3‑D radar, advertised to detect low‑observable aircraft at up to 300 km. Analysts believe an F‑35 employed stand‑off weapons such as the AGM‑158 JASSM‑ER or AGM‑88G AARGM‑ER to destroy the site without entering its engagement envelope.

The video references prior Israeli F‑35 incursions over Syrian, Iraqi and Iranian airspace and the large “Days of Repentance” raid in October 2024, illustrating Iran’s difficulty in tracking stealth platforms despite VHF radar theory and recent Chinese deliveries.

The loss underscores that even advanced VHF radars cannot guarantee a functional kill chain against fifth‑generation fighters, limiting Iran’s air‑defense credibility, exposing the unproven nature of Chinese anti‑stealth solutions, and reinforcing U.S./Israeli air superiority in the region.

Original Description

On Jun 01, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed it carried out "self-defense strikes" in southern Iran over the weekend, specifically targeting radar and drone command-and-control facilities in Goruk and on Qeshm Island. The military action followed the alleged downing of a U.S. MQ-1 drone by Iranian forces, further escalating tensions amid deadlocked diplomatic discussions.

Reports indicate that a prized asset has been hit.

Chinese origin radar touted to be capable of detecting stealth aircraft that was deployed on Goruk Island has been taken down.

In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how China supplied JY-27A anti stealth radar got destroyed by F-35 in Iran ?

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