China has introduced a new generation of military drones capable of operating in swarms with coordinated and autonomous behavior.
Developed by the state-owned Norinco, the Black Bee models feature a modular structure and can be adapted for various functions such as reconnaissance, target designation, and attack with live ammunition.
During a broadcast on the state channel CCTV, the drones were demonstrated in action, launched simultaneously and each equipped with six explosive charges. They performed a joint attack on simulated targets, demonstrating synchronized operation capability without direct intervention. The strategy was highlighted as part of a new era of “intelligent combat units,” which use a large number of vehicles and artificial intelligence to overcome enemy defenses.
According to experts, this advancement reflects China’s interest in developing technologies that rival those of the United States. Recently, the Chinese defense industry was also accused of copying solutions from the American V-BAT drone, developed by Shield AI.
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‼️🇨🇳China unveils Black Bee small attack drone capable of carrying six mini-bombs to break through defenses and support assault teams pic.twitter.com/sVIWsrSDO8
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