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Lasers to zap missiles? China's 6th gen J-36 jet hints at radical new weapon

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China's 6th gen J-36 jet hints at radical new weapon — full report at Times of India.

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  • China's 6th gen J-36 jet hints at radical new weapon — full report at Times of India.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:26:19 UTC.

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