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China drones
What’s Behind Indonesia’s China Drone Buy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Purchase signals Southeast Asian state’s efforts to boost its capabilities and the inroads Chinese drones are making in some markets.
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China’s Swarms of Smart Drones Have Enormous Military Potential
February 03, 2018
China’s Swarms of Smart Drones Have Enormous Military Potential
China is making rapid strides in the potential deployment of drone swarms in conflict.
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China’s Swarms of Smart Drones Have Enormous Military Potential
Is the UAE Secretly Buying Chinese Killer Drones?
January 30, 2018
Is the UAE Secretly Buying Chinese Killer Drones?
Satellite imagery has revealed the presence of strike-capable Chinese drones at an airfield in the UAE.
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Is the UAE Secretly Buying Chinese Killer Drones?
The US Is Revising Its Drone Export Policy. What Does That Mean for East Asia?
January 20, 2018
The US Is Revising Its Drone Export Policy. What Does That Mean for East Asia?
The Trump administration may be looking to regain dominance of the drone export market.
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The US Is Revising Its Drone Export Policy. What Does That Mean for East Asia?
China’s New Killer Drone Conducts Missile Firing Tests
January 03, 2018
China’s New Killer Drone Conducts Missile Firing Tests
The Wing Loong II drone hit five successive targets with five separate types of missiles during a recent test flight.
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China’s New Killer Drone Conducts Missile Firing Tests
China's Americanized Military
December 13, 2017
China's Americanized Military
The PLA is set to become the largest “American” military force to pose a threat to the U.S.
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China's Americanized Military
What’s Behind China’s Big New Drone Deal?
April 20, 2017
What’s Behind China’s Big New Drone Deal?
A closer look at a drone-fueled courtship between China and Saudi Arabia.
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What’s Behind China’s Big New Drone Deal?
China Scores Biggest Military Export Order for Killer Drones
March 02, 2017
China Scores Biggest Military Export Order for Killer Drones
Beijing allegedly secured an international contract for its strike-capable Wing Loong II drone.
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China Scores Biggest Military Export Order for Killer Drones
Hybrid Warriors: China’s Unmanned, Guerrilla-Style Warfare in Asia’s Littorals
February 16, 2017
Hybrid Warriors: China’s Unmanned, Guerrilla-Style Warfare in Asia’s Littorals
Expect China to add drones – little grey (un)men – to its arsenal of hybrid warfare tactics in the South China Sea.
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Hybrid Warriors: China’s Unmanned, Guerrilla-Style Warfare in Asia’s Littorals
Increasing China's Food Supply – With Drones
November 11, 2016
Increasing China's Food Supply – With Drones
China's rapidly growing UAV industry is eyeing a new sector: agriculture.
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Increasing China's Food Supply – With Drones
Will China Adhere to Its Own Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes?
October 06, 2016
Will China Adhere to Its Own Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes?
Think About It: Chinese drones filling Africa’s skies, watching over Beijing’s interests.
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Will China Adhere to Its Own Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes?
Is China Establishing a Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes in Asia?
August 12, 2016
Is China Establishing a Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes in Asia?
China -- unlike the U.S. -- has so far refused to use UAVs to conduct targeted killings.
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Is China Establishing a Norm Prohibiting Lethal Drone Strikes in Asia?
Unmanned Systems and Manned Conflict in East Asia
August 02, 2016
Unmanned Systems and Manned Conflict in East Asia
Potential (mis)use of military robotic technology in East Asia's maritime conflicts is enormous.
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Unmanned Systems and Manned Conflict in East Asia
Meet the Chinese Air Force's New Drone-Tracking Unit
February 23, 2016
Meet the Chinese Air Force's New Drone-Tracking Unit
From the details, it appears the main concern is regulating civilian drone flights.
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Meet the Chinese Air Force's New Drone-Tracking Unit
Meet the PLA’s Deadly New 'Carrier Killer' Drone
June 03, 2015
Meet the PLA’s Deadly New 'Carrier Killer' Drone
Beijing is heavily investing into the development of longer-range UAVs.
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Meet the PLA’s Deadly New 'Carrier Killer' Drone
China and the Lethal Drone Option
January 15, 2015
China and the Lethal Drone Option
As China continues to refine drone technology, lethal strikes (at home and abroad) are a very real option.
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China and the Lethal Drone Option
China Deploys Drones in Xinjiang
August 22, 2014
China Deploys Drones in Xinjiang
Plus, more on SOE reform, legalizing marijuana, and China's thirst for greatness. Friday China links.
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China Deploys Drones in Xinjiang
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Interview With Indian ‘Instant Divorce’ Victim Nida Khan
September 26, 2018
Interview With Indian ‘Instant Divorce’ Victim Nida Khan
How one woman is fighting against injustice, ignorance, and violence toward women in the name of religious practices.
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