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China deploys advanced WZ-7 drone near Scarborough Shoal

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China has deployed its advanced WZ-7 high-altitude reconnaissance drone for the first time in the South China Sea. The drone participated in joint air and naval exercises near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, an area that has become a significant flashpoint between China and the Philippines. State media reported that the WZ-7 operated alongside various fighter aircraft during these drills. AI

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China deploys advanced WZ-7 drone near Scarborough Shoal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alcott Wei ·

    China deploys advanced WZ-7 drone for first time near Scarborough Shoal

    Beijing deployed its advanced WZ-7 high-altitude reconnaissance drone in the South China Sea for the first time during drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal at the weekend. The People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theatre Command announced on Sunday that it had conducted join…

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