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China UAVs
The Drone Dilemma: How Unchecked Warfare From Above Threatens the Indo-Pacific
By Chi Cheng
From the Taiwan Strait to the Korean Peninsula, a drone arms race threatens to turn simmering tensions into open conflict.
Japan Confirms Chinese Military Drone Flew off the Japanese Coast
By Takahashi Kosuke
For the first time, Japan’s Defense Ministry confirmed that a Chinese military reconnaissance and attack drone had flown off the coast of Amami Oshima, Kagoshima.
East Asia in the Era of Unmanned Wars
By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
The rising use of unmanned systems is reshaping Asia's security dilemma in flashpoints like the Taiwan Strait.
How China Integrates Drones Into PLA Operations Surrounding Taiwan
By Olli Pekka Suorsa and Adrian Ang U-Jin
Operating alongside seemingly complementary crewed counterparts, Chinese drones offer significant advantages in terms of range and loiter time.
PLA Drones Off Taiwan’s East Coast: The Strategic Implications
By Ying Yu Lin
Unmanned aerial vehicles operating to the east of Taiwan serve multiple purposes for China: gathering intel, testing joint operations, and sending a political signal.
Unmanned Systems in China’s Maritime ‘Gray Zone Operations’
By Prakash Panneerselvam
While China's autonomous underwater technologies are predominantly used for marine scientific research, they can also be used for military activities.
Loitering Munitions in the Future of Chinese Warfare
By Zachary Williams
Loitering munitions have become the tip of the spear in the future of warfare.
How UAVs Could Spark a Military Conflict in the Taiwan Strait
By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk
It makes tactical, operational, and strategic sense for China to start using UAVs in its incursions into Taiwan's ADIZ. Taiwan needs to decide now how it would respond.
Decoding China’s Recent Combat Drills in the First Island Chain
By Lu Li-Shih
China’s military presence in Taiwan’s ADIZ has significance for more than just Taiwan.
How Chinese Unmanned Platforms Could Degrade Taiwan’s Air Defense and Disable a US Navy Carrier
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A fictional war scenario showcases how emerging technological capabilities could be used in a future Sino-U.S. military confrontation over Taiwan.
Will China Roll out a Twin Seat J-20?
By Rick Joe
Rumors abound over a twin-seat variant of the fifth-generation stealth fighter – but does it make sense?
Is China Fueling an East Asian Arms Race?
By Scott N. Romaniuk and Tobias Burgers
China’s military technology and weapons development are a reality check for regional security.
Is the UAE Secretly Buying Chinese Killer Drones?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Satellite imagery has revealed the presence of strike-capable Chinese drones at an airfield in the UAE.
China’s New Killer Drone Conducts Missile Firing Tests
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Wing Loong II drone hit five successive targets with five separate types of missiles during a recent test flight.
China Scores Biggest Military Export Order for Killer Drones
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing allegedly secured an international contract for its strike-capable Wing Loong II drone.
Revealed: Chinese Killer Drones in Iraq
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A recently published video shows armed Chinese-made drones operating in Iraq.
China Unveils Its Largest Killer Drone To Date
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing’s biggest combat UAV has made its maiden flight.
Confirmed: China Deploys New 'Carrier Killer' Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report by the Office of Naval Intelligence highlights the growing capabilities of the Chinese Navy.
Pakistan Seeks Chinese Drones?
By Zachary Keck
A new report suggests China may sell Pakistan armed drones. Indeed, it'd be surprising if it didn't.
China to Lead World in Drone Production
By Zachary Keck
A state-owned Chinese defense company will comprise over half the UAV market during the next decade.
China’s Emerging C4ISR Revolution
The PLA has made remarkable strides in its systems and capabilities. But operational challenges remain.
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