March 22, 2026, 6:04 pm
The Chinese Academy of Sciences has removed the profile of Academician Yang Wei, chief designer of the Chengdu J-20, from its official website, his biography is no longer accessible. Yang, widely recognized for leading the development of China’s most advanced fifth-generation fighter, previously held senior positions, including vice president of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China. His removal occurs within the context of an expanding anti-corruption campaign impacting China’s military-industrial sector.
Some reports indicate that domestic radar systems have used the J-20 as a reference platform for evaluating stealth performance, with suggestions that the aircraft may be detectable under certain conditions; however, such claims remain difficult to independently verify. The removal of Yang Wei, alongside other prominent figures in the defense establishment, points to heightened institutional oversight and potential leadership realignments within China’s defense technology apparatus. More broadly, this development represents the latest high-profile case in an intensifying anti-corruption drive targeting the country’s military-industrial complex, with possible implications for the continuity and execution of key strategic programs.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how China’s J‑20 got exposed again with sacking of Chief Designer ?
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Chapters:
0:00 TITLE
00:11 INTRODUCTION
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02:09 YANG WEI
03:26 J-20’s STEALTH CHARACTERISTICS WAS ALWAYS SUSPECT
05:27 ALREADY EXPOSED
08:06 ANALYSIS
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