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China tests GJ-21 stealth drone as Type 076 warship nears deployment

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China has conducted flight tests of its GJ-21 stealth attack drone, a naval variant of the GJ-11. This drone is designed to be launched from the Type 076 amphibious assault ship, which is currently undergoing its final sea trials. Footage has emerged showing the GJ-21 flying over Liaoning province, with some videos geolocated to Huludao. AI

IMPACT This development signals advancements in autonomous military capabilities and drone carrier technology.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on the testing of a new military drone and its associated naval platform, indicating a significant development in military technology. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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China tests GJ-21 stealth drone as Type 076 warship nears deployment

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Albee Zhang ·

    China tests GJ-21 stealth drone as Sichuan Type 076 warship carries out sea trials

    China’s GJ-21 large stealth attack drone has been spotted on flight tests this month, as the country’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship – the vessel that will launch the drone – enters its final sea trials. The GJ-21, the naval variant of the GJ-11 stealth attack drone, fir…

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