China is reportedly filling an order of six Caihong-5 drones for Algeria, with delivery expected in March, according to Mena Defence. Photo: Xinhua
China is reportedly filling an order of six Caihong-5 drones for Algeria, with delivery expected in March, according to Mena Defence. Photo: Xinhua
Drones
China /  Military

Chinese drones in demand as Algeria and Egypt eye orders from world’s leading UAV exporter

  • Good payment plans and service as well as a change to US drone export policy restricting sales to American allies are boosting Chinese UAV sales
  • Delivery of Caihong-5 drones to Algeria in March add to Caihong-3 and Caihong-4 UAVs will bring its air force attack drones to about 60 by late 2022

Minnie Chan
Minnie Chan

Updated: 7:27am, 29 Jan, 2022

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China is reportedly filling an order of six Caihong-5 drones for Algeria, with delivery expected in March, according to Mena Defence. Photo: Xinhua
China is reportedly filling an order of six Caihong-5 drones for Algeria, with delivery expected in March, according to Mena Defence. Photo: Xinhua
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