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China displays advanced anti-drone systems at Paris defense show

China is exhibiting its advanced anti-drone air defense systems at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris. The showcased technologies include surface-to-air missiles like the Sky Dragon 100 (GAS9) with a 100km range and the Yitian II (GAS8) with a 20km range, designed to create a layered defense network. Additionally, China is displaying the SA2/LD76, a high-mobility anti-aircraft gun system specifically engineered to counter modern threats such as drone swarms and precision-guided munitions. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Seong Hyeon Choi ·

    China showcases anti-drone air defences at Paris show as conflict fuels demand

    China’s largest ground-based arms manufacturer is displaying air defence systems specifically for drone warfare, along with advanced artillery equipment at this year’s Eurosatory exhibition in France. Demand for air defence solutions is skyrocketing, fuelled by the conflict in Uk…