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China debuts new anti-drone naval defense system after Ukraine war lessons

China's navy has successfully completed finalization tests for a new anti-drone air defense system in the Bohai Sea. This system is designed to intercept drones performing high-difficulty, ultra-low-altitude, and stealth attacks in realistic combat simulations. The successful test signifies the system's readiness for mass production and deployment, aiming to bolster naval defenses against evolving threats highlighted by recent conflicts. AI

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China debuts new anti-drone naval defense system after Ukraine war lessons

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Liu Zhen ·

    China unveils new naval defence systems as drones change nature of war at sea

    The Chinese navy has unveiled a new anti-drone air defence system, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Drones have fundamentally transformed naval warfare in recent years and emerged as a significant threat to modern warships in conflicts such as Russia’s war against Ukraine and…