A recent report from the September 2025 issue of the Chinese military magazine Ordnance Industry Science Technology provided additional insights into an incident where China’s electronic warfare (EW) force successfully misled a foreign spy plane in the South China Sea. The deception was carried out using a vehicle-mounted jamming system capable of generating false radar signatures that simulated the presence of large naval vessels such as aircraft carriers or amphibious landing ships at distances up to 300 kilometers. Although the report did not specify the exact timing or nationality of the aircraft involved, the event marks a rare public admission of a successful real-world EW operation by China. Analysts suggest the foreign surveillance aircraft was possibly redirected to pursue a non-existent target, impacting its mission effectiveness. This incident highlights China’s increasing investment in sophisticated EW technology as part of its broader strategy to exert control over contested maritime areas like the South China Sea, where it has also established advanced radar and jamming networks on artificial islands. The development underscores the growing significance of electronic warfare in China’s military modernization and the intensifying security dynamics in the region.