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Latest news on UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), including cutting-edge developments in drone technology, military applications, and their global impact.
Thursday’s footage showed a lightweight uncrewed helicopter with folding rotors and appearing to be slightly smaller than the PLA’s main shipborne helicopter, the Z-20 Photo: CCTV
China's military weapons

Could PLA’s new shipborne drone redefine South China Sea naval operations?

In a first, recent CCTV footage shows a lightweight uncrewed helicopter parked on the Chinese military’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship.

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China announces AI boost to radar as drone swarms confound detectors in Iran war

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China's military weapons

China lifts veil on secretive underwater combat vehicle at Saudi defence show

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China's military weapons

Chinese drone for anti-submarine warfare among systems at Saudi defence show

Demand is growing in the Middle East for autonomous platforms and it is now one of the largest overseas markets for China’s military drones.

China has one of the biggest pavilions at this week’s World Defence Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Amber Wang
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Could this thrust device give Chinese drones an edge over F-35s?

An aerodynamic tail nozzle designed in Nanjing proves its mettle in a high-subsonic speed drone test.

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Could China’s first hybrid transport drone be a ‘game changer’ in Taiwan Strait?

The CH YH-1000S, an unmanned vehicle that is considered capable of supplying combat troops, completed its maiden flight over the weekend.

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1 soldier, 200 drones: China showcases rapid launch in swarm warfare tactics

State broadcaster details how intelligent tech is used in the PLA’s ability to control masses of autonomous aircraft.

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The PLA has released fresh details of its tests of AI-enabled drone swarm warfare by the National University of Defence Technology. Photo: CCTV
China’s military drills

PLA drills target swarms of suicide drones – Taiwan’s front line of defence

CCTV footage shows naval unit conducting anti-drone and uncrewed target exercises as mainland China’s military launches 2026 training cycle.

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Mainland China

China puts drone rules into law as low-altitude economy takes off

Decades-old legislation overhauled to plug gaps in the safety of uncrewed civilian aircraft.

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China's military weapons

‘Saturation attacks’: drone swarms key for wartime victory, PLA Daily says

Concentrated UAV swarms seen to allow ‘optimal combat effectiveness with minimal battlefield expenditure’.

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Concentrated drone formations in wartime are capable of “forcing the enemy into a state of exhaustion and passive defence”, PLA Daily article says. Photo: Shutterstock
China's military weapons

China’s latest stealth endurance drone, CH-7, completes maiden flight

Designer says UAV can quickly penetrate target areas for reconnaissance and rely on stealth to send information from battle front lines.

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The CH-7 has completed its maiden flight, although China’s state media says it will undergo further tests. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons

China’s drone carrier Jiu Tian takes flight to signal PLA swarm capacity boost

Xinhua hails ‘breakthrough in China’s large drone technology’, says Jiu Tian could also be deployed in wide range of civilian applications.

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PLA shows first footage of Chinese drone collaborating with crewed J-20 fighter

Military promotional video is the first time China has publicly shown its manned-unmanned teaming technology.

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China's military weapons

Can China’s low-cost Feilong-300D suicide drone deter rivals and impress buyers?

Military journal details surprisingly inexpensive long-range reconnaissance and attack vehicle aimed at price-sensitive buyers.

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A Chinese-made Feilong-300D drone on display at the 2024 Zhuhai air show. A military magazine has revealed that the mass-produced reconnaissance and attack vehicle could be priced as low as US$10,000 per unit. Photo: CNA
China's military weapons

What does a Chinese drone competition say about Beijing’s military ambitions?

Focus on unmanned technology signals a drive for PLA advances and a wish for young people to more deeply appreciate national defence.

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More than 200 teams from 106 Chinese universities took part in the final round of this year’s National Youth Intelligent Unmanned Systems Application competition in Shanghai. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons

New Chinese drone spotted flying for the first time. Is it a next-gen bomber?

Sighting of the large aircraft comes after China unveiled several new drones during Beijing military parade.

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US-China relations

South Korea’s new US ‘Iron Dome’ air defence system seen as reply to China

It’s the first such weapon system known to be deployed at an American base overseas and comes as Beijing and Pyongyang boost UAV operations.

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The PLA turned a Soviet-era fighter jet into a drone that could swarm Taiwan

Repurposed J-6, which was revealed at the Changchun air show, could be used in a large-scale attack on the island, analyst says.

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The J-6 combat drone is on display at the Changchun air show in northeast China. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons

How China’s GJ-11 UAV is poised for crucial roles in intelligent warfare

After leading Beijing’s Victory Day military parade, world’s first ship-based stealth combat drone hints at new era for carrier operations.

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Taiwan

Taiwan flexes defence innovation, US partnerships at arms fair

Exhibition ‘marks critical moment’ for island’s twin strategy aimed at deterring Beijing’s growing military pressure, observers say.

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China reveals more of its drone power at air show, 2 weeks after victory parade

One display at Changchun event confirms PLA Air Force is turning retired J-6 supersonic fighters into unmanned aircraft.

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The Chinese Academy of Sciences’ new twin-engined flying-wing drone is on display at the Changchun air show. Photo: Weibo/ 单手搓核弹
Taiwan

Could Taiwan’s ‘high-low’ attack drone plan overwhelm PLA defences?

Island’s Ukraine-inspired tactics will pair pricey cruise missiles with cheaper swarm-capable UAVs.

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Taiwan’s MQM-178 Fireject drone. The training UAV is at the centre of new efforts to leverage cost efficiencies and scale by converting it into a long-range loitering munition dubbed the Chien Feng IV. Photo: Kratos
China's military weapons

Beyond the parade, what China’s new stealth drones mean for future air combat

Surprise debut of PLA’s uncrewed ‘loyal wingman’ is a leap in aerial stealth tech and a message to Washington.

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The Front Line | How will China’s advanced drones and robobeasts share stage with PLA personnel?

PLA describes parade formation as ‘organised according to real-combat joint groupings’, suggesting cross-system operational readiness.

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The Front Line | Why China and US still invest in crewed military systems when they have drones

While autonomous weapons have advantages, analysts say humans will remain central to decision-making and combat operations.

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China's military weapons

Is China poised to lead the world with combat-ready ‘loyal wingman’ FH-97 drone?

Leaked photos from Victory Day parade drills suggest CCA drone has entered active service. An official debut would mark a world first.

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A photo leaked online purports to show a truck-mounted FH-97stealth drone rolling down a street in central Beijing. Photo: Handout
Taiwan

‘Treat drones like bullets’: Taiwan seeks around 50,000 UAVs over 2 years

Tender notice reveals Taipei’s defence ministry is procuring across five categories, stipulating UAVs must have no mainland Chinese components.

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China's military weapons

China’s Wing Loong-2 is a UAV workhorse with an overseas advantage

Backbone of the PLA’s drone programme offers proven combat capabilities and a cost-effective modular platform for export markets.

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