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China successfully tests GJ-21 drone operations from new Type 076 warship

China has successfully conducted take-off and landing operations for its GJ-21 drone from its new Type 076 landing helicopter dock, the Sichuan. This milestone marks the People's Liberation Army Navy's capability to operate fixed-wing stealth drones from large maritime combat platforms. The trials took place this month, with consecutive sea trials occurring in late October. AI

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China successfully tests GJ-21 drone operations from new Type 076 warship

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Amber Wang ·

    China carries out GJ-21 drone take-off, landing from first Type 076 warship: state media

    China successfully conducted take-off and landing operations of the GJ-21 drone from its first Type 076 warship this month, state media said on Friday. In late October, the Sichuan conducted consecutive sea trials, according to Xinhua. “The [People’s Liberation Army’s] first ship…