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Summary and Key Points: The D-21 was America’s first foray into drone technology, developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works in the 1960s in response to growing Soviet anti-aircraft defenses. -This supersonic surveillance drone, capable of flying at Mach 3.2, was initially launched from the SR-71 Blackbird before transitioning to the …

China has marked a significant milestone in naval warfare by constructing the world’s first drone carrier, a move that underscores its expanding capabilities in modern warfare and raises concerns across the Indo-Pacific region. This technological leap, centered on the Yulan-class Landing Helicopter Assault (LHA) ship, signifies China’s intent to bolster …

CHONGQING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) — When teenagers wear specialized goggles to control small sports drones – just a few inches long – through obstacle courses at high speeds, they experience a thrilling sense of immersion. This exhilarating combination of speed and skill has made drone sports a new favorite among …

Artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups from Hong Kong grabbed some of the spotlight at the three-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai this week, as they showcased an array of products and services to underscore the city’s ambitions to become an innovation hub. Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks …

BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) — In the wheat fields of Nanyukou Village, Cheng’an County, in north China’s Hebei Province, farmers have given up the spring toil of spraying pesticides by hand, leaving it instead to agricultural drones. “We used to work hard in the fields with ‘face to the soil …

Taiwan has teamed up with allies to develop a 50-kilowatt laser weapon system, marking a potential great leap in the self-governing island’s defenses against China’s rising drone threats and incursions. The Taipei Times reported that Taiwan is rapidly advancing in the development of a pioneering 50-kilowatt vehicle-mounted laser weapon, which …

News Analysis In California, a former U.S. Army pilot sells classified aviation research to China’s communist regime. In Kentucky, leaders of a defense contracting company allegedly conspire to sell technical drawings to China and illicitly introduce Chinese parts into the Pentagon’s supply Chain. In Illinois, a China-based company allegedly bribes …

The “soaring dragon”, a high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle, became the latest Chinese drone to threaten Taiwan’s airspace this week, in a sign of how important drones are becoming in the brewing conflict in east Asia. The Guizhou WZ-7, which carries out aerial reconnaissance but can also provide targeting data for …

A recent photo of China’s J-20 ‘Mighty Dragon’ with a twin-seat configuration emerged on social media, making it the only Generation 5 stealth fighter of this design. Lockheed Delivers ‘Game Changing’ High-Energy Laser Weapon HELIOS To US Navy; Ready For Real Combat This bares the rapid pace at which China …

China’s first domestically manufactured 200-ton-class unmanned surface vessel (USV) has reportedly completed its maiden autonomous sea trial, potentially paving the way to employ new naval combat tactics such as distributed operations and swarm battle. The ship is distinguished by its stealth and long-range capabilities. On Tuesday, a sea trial was …