A Chinese tech firm is testing a drone designed to carry out both reconnaissance missions and close-range strikes against armoured vehicles or individuals in an urban environment. Photo: Weibo
China tests killer drones for street-to-street urban warfare, plans sales overseas
- Tianyi quadcopter built by a subsidiary of a state aerospace corporation is designed to carry out ground-level reconnaissance and precision strikes in cities
- The unmanned aerial vehicles are still under development, but once ready could be available on the international market as a cheap and versatile option
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Drones
A Chinese tech firm is testing a drone designed to carry out both reconnaissance missions and close-range strikes against armoured vehicles or individuals in an urban environment. Photo: Weibo
A PLA exercise to enhance China’s ground-based air defence capability against drone attack has been hailed a success by the Chinese state broadcaster. Photo: CCTV
China army exercise puts drone defence capability to the test ‘after years spent studying US tactics’
- PLA drill included challenging weather and battle scenarios to boost combat readiness
- Experts say China has been studying US military engagements closely
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China military
A PLA exercise to enhance China’s ground-based air defence capability against drone attack has been hailed a success by the Chinese state broadcaster. Photo: CCTV