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Latest news on UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), including cutting-edge developments in drone technology, military applications, and their global impact.
A new variant of the PLA’s Type 19 amphibious combat vehicle features a turret-mounted laser weapon and extra sensors. Photo: CCTV
China's military weapons

Why PLA’s laser-equipped Type 19 vehicle could matter in a Taiwan conflict

Images appear to show amphibious platform adapted with energy weapon and extra sensors for counter-drone defence.

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China's military weapons

Fresh photos offer clearest view yet of China’s ‘WZ-X’ spy drone

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China-Japan relations

Japan’s China-facing military push tests labour, budget and political limits

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China's military weapons

Merging air, land and sea swarms – the next frontier in China’s drone technology

CETC says mature formations of similar drones are the foundation for a combat network linking uncrewed assets across domains.

CETC says drone-swarm technology is an intelligent, distributed combat system. Photo: CCTV
China's military weapons

Pakistan’s China-made HQ-17AE system to boost drone defence in future India war

Successful integration with other foreign systems by Pakistan would strengthen China’s export case ‘considerably’, analyst notes.

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Taiwan

Extra funds push Taiwan’s defence spending past NT$1 trillion for the first time

The island’s cabinet approves supplementary budget, with heavy investment in missiles, drones and classified programmes.

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China's military weapons

How China’s revised defence law could harness AI and drones for war

The first amendment to the law in 16 years is also expected to cover cyberspace, biotechnology and quantum technology, analysts say.

Analysts say China’s revised defence mobilisation law will make it possible to rapidly convert emerging infrastructure, including unmanned systems, into military capabilities. Photo: Xinhua
China-Japan relations

Japan fast-tracks anti-drone system amid China’s military build-up

Ukraine conflict shows the value of nimble procurement, which experts say could help Tokyo respond to Beijing’s expanding capabilities.

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Taiwan

Taiwan launches first live-fire exercise with first-person view drones

The island’s military is working to learn the lessons of the Ukraine war and boost its asymmetric defences against the PLA.

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Taiwan

Taiwan drone defences fall short against PLA’s evolving tech, audit reveals

Taipei’s effort to build a modern counter-drone shield has suffered setbacks, including the collapse of an army procurement contract.

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Taiwan’s defence ministry says it is accelerating work on next-generation counter-drone technologies, including systems capable of countering fibre-optic and AI-guided drones. Photo: AFP
China’s Communist Party

China halts drone shows across the country as airspace controls tighten

Drone flights in six provinces under the jurisdiction of the Chinese military’s Southern Theatre Command reportedly suspended from Friday.

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Drone entertainment, such as this type of light show in Shenzhen last year, has been halted in China, though officials have offered little explanation about the decision. Photo: Xinhua
China-Japan relations

Is Japan eyeing asymmetric warfare against China in defence shift?

Analysts detect a notable change in emphasis in Tokyo’s latest white paper which they attribute to lessons from Ukraine.

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South Korea

South Korea almost shoots down US Marine drone after communication failure

Incidents like this could ‘deepen mistrust’ between the allies, experts say, urging a comprehensive review to avoid it recurring.

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China's military weapons

China’s Type 076 ship Sichuan enters final tests with stealth drone catapult

CCTV computer-generated footage shows how the 40,000-tonne Sichuan uses electromagnetic catapult to launch GJ-21 drones.

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China’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is entering the final stages of commissioning, according to state media. Photo: CCTV
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka deploys military drones to fight worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade

Air force drones are tracking stagnant water on rooftops, while its troops are helping overstretched hospital staff keep track of patients.

A municipal worker fumigates a market area in Colombo on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
China-Japan relations

China’s military mouthpiece issues full-page warning on Japan’s drone power

PLA Daily says unmanned platforms have allowed Tokyo to circumvent constitutional constraints on military development.

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Ukraine war

Did the Ukraine war spark China’s ban on most civilian drone flights in cities?

Strict new rules have disrupted casual users and increased compliance hurdles for industrial applications like power grid inspections.

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China's military weapons

Could China’s containerised aircraft launcher reshape rules of modern warfare?

Details of a growing family of standard-sized weapon systems appeared on social media, along with video of an EMALS in action.

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A drone is launched from an electromagnetic catapult system using interconnected trucks that form a continuous platform. Photo: BIT/WeChat
Taiwan

Why is Taiwan’s KMT calling for the government to spend billions more on drones?

The opposition also wants to boost the island’s military drone sector, but through budgets that allow for greater scrutiny.

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China's military weapons

How is China shaping up in the global competition to sell air defence weapons?

After Paris arms fair, analysts expect Chinese systems to do well in the Global South but question their entry into Europe.

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China's military weapons

China showcases portable laser weapons for a single soldier to shoot down drones

3-day defence equipment and tech expo in Beijing features Lijian series of high-energy lasers among displays of drone and anti-drone systems.

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The Lijian III can burn a drone within 4 seconds and needs less than 5 seconds to cool down before firing the next laser, according to its manufacturer. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons

Is Beijing planning to make more drones overseas for Middle Eastern buyers?

Norinco displaying a model assembly line at a top defence exhibition could mean the firm hopes to make more weapons overseas.

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Norinco’s display of a model assembly line at the Eurosatory exhibition comes as the state-owned company is working to expand its drone exports. Photo: Seong Hyeon Choi
Drones

South Korea aims to join top tier of ‘loyal wingman’ combat drone race

Planned indigenous engine for the most complex UAV technology to support crewed fighter jets ‘a deliberate bid’ by Seoul.

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China inventor creates sword-shaped aerial vehicle, brings fantasy novels to life

‘Obsessed’ innovator uses drones and levers to operate flying machine; hopes to eventually have his prototype mass-produced.

Singapore

Singapore drone trials spotlight regional rush for uncrewed systems

As Southeast Asian militaries adopt cheap, lethal systems, experts warn a lack of established rules could prove dangerous.

A US Navy drone parks beside a Philippine C130 plane at the airport of Zamboanga, southern Philippines last year. Photo: AP
China's military weapons

Underwater anti-mine technology takes centre stage at Chinese defence show

The Chengdu Defence Technology Industry Expo showcases advanced equipment, including submarine-launched drones.

Robot dogs were among the weapons on display. Photo: CCTV
China's military weapons

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

The PLA has been working to improve its defences after the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East highlighted the threat of anti-ship drones.

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China boy in public spotlight for ‘handcrafting’ turbojet engine in family front room

Youngster who describes himself as ‘rocket boy’ brushes off scepticism about the authenticity of his abilities; says he is not afraid to fail.

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