China conducted a large-scale war demonstration with drones and countermeasure systems, highlighting its growing global leadership in unmanned military technology supply.
The exercise took place at a testing field in the Inner Mongolia region and simulated the capture of strategic locations along the border. The operation involved six phases, from reconnaissance to target elimination and access denial, with the participation of various drones and ground equipment produced domestically.
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Reconnaissance drones (ISR), short- and long-range loitering munitions, unmanned helicopters, and tactical first-person view (FPV) models were used. On the ground, intelligent command and control systems, as well as anti-drone defenses, were also tested. One highlight was the OW5-A50 laser weapon, capable of neutralizing drones with a high-energy beam almost invisible to the naked eye. The latest version of the system, integrated onto an 8×8 truck, was shown in action, demonstrating China’s bet on weapons with “unlimited ammunition” as long as power supply is maintained.
The event, organized by the state-owned Norinco, also showcased tactical drones such as the Flying Toad (VTOL), Flying Falcon (high-speed munition), Black Bee (grenade launcher), and Flying Whale (bombardment). Coordination between drones and artillery was demonstrated with a 155mm howitzer guided in real-time by UAVs.
The Feilong (Flying Dragons) series, composed of suicide drones of various sizes and ranges, was also presented with the goal of forming swarms capable of saturated attacks against enemy targets.
Source: South China Morning Post | Photo: Telegram @china3army | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
