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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 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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China's military weapons

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

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China's military weapons

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

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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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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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US Army Chief of Staff General Randy George (left) meets leaders from the 35th Air Defence Artillery Brigade and soldiers from the 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defence Artillery Regiment in South Korea on September 22. Photo: US Army
China's military weapons

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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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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The biennial Taipei Aerospace & Defence Technology Exhibition, featuring over 400 exhibitors from 14 countries, has taken on added significance this year amid heightened cross-strait tensions and Taiwan’s drive to expand its defence industry. Photo: EPA
China's military weapons

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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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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China's military weapons

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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Drones such as the armed reconnaissance stealth drone, the GJ-11, are expected to be on show during China’s military parade on September 3. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons

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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Illustration: Henry Wong
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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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.

The WL-2 has been acquired by several international buyers and deployed in multiple combat theatres, establishing it as one of China’s most commercially successful military drone exports. Photo: AFP
Drones

Chinese drones carry 180 tonnes of steel and concrete up mountain

Operation to move materials for solar power project earns praise for environmental benefits, sparks speculation about tech’s military use.

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Drones

China’s military will need structural change to fend off drone threats: experts

Writing in the PLA Daily, the analysts predict likely need for specialised counter-drone rapid response combat units.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese hydrogen-powered drone maker HiTS eyes Hong Kong as new hub

Company also aiming for a Hong Kong listing in one to two years, chief financial officer says.

A HiTS drone powered by a hydrogen fuel cell cleans dust off roof-top solar panels. Photo: Handout
China technology

Chinese drone maker EHang sees regular flying taxi services by 2030

EHang, which is conducting trials in Guangzhou and Hefei, will offer services in restricted corridors in these two cities by year-end.

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EHang’s EH216-S unmanned aerial vehicle is displayed at the China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, Hainan province, in April. Photo: Xinhua
Crime in Hong Kong

Drones set to take to Hong Kong skies to fight crime from Friday

Superintendent says drones will fly 60 metres above buildings to monitor potential criminal activities.

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Myanmar

How Myanmar junta’s China, Russia-supplied drones are turning the tide of war

Analysts say the use of advanced drones from China and Russia has resulted in more casualties and slowed down opposition offensives.

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China's military weapons

7,000km range, 6 tonnes ammunition: the Chinese UAV dubbed ‘high sky’

Super-high altitude UAV with 7,000km range and ability to release up to 100 units of small drones will take off on first mission by June-end.

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If deployed, the Jiu Tian will contribute to the PLA’s swarming capabilities – in which a large group of networked drones are released to work together. Photo: EPA-EFE
Science

China’s plasma drive can nearly double high-altitude drone efficiency: study

Tests by Chinese scientists show that plasma excitation tech can boost performance of high-altitude drones, allowing them to fly longer.

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Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force displays its high-altitude supersonic drone the WZ-8 during the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition. Photo: AP
Science

Chinese student Xu Yang breaks ‘impossible’ microdrone world speed record

With help from other drone speedsters, Xu comes up with his own 3D-printed propellers for his superfast small quadcopter.

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US-China relations

US tests AI combat drones as it competes with China to develop ‘loyal wingmen’

Pentagon announces trials of YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A prototypes – the first unmanned US military aircraft to receive fighter designations.

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