The jet-powered WJ600, for reconnaissance and attacks.China's New Drones Raise Eyebrows -- Wall Street Journal
ZHUHAI, China—China is ramping up production of unmanned aerial vehicles in an apparent bid to catch up with the U.S. and Israel in developing technology that is considered the future of military aviation.
Western defense officials and experts were surprised to see more than 25 different Chinese models of the unmanned aircraft, known as UAVs, on display at this week's Zhuhai air show in this southern Chinese city. It was a record number for a country that unveiled its first concept UAVs at the same air show only four years ago, and put a handful on display at the last one in 2008.
The apparent progress in UAVs is a stark sign of China's ambition to upgrade its massive military as its global political and economic clout grows.
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China's Origami UAV -- Ares/Aviation Week
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China Developing Ducted-Fan UAV -- Aviation Week
My Comment: They are 5 years behind the curve .... but (I know) they will catch up quick.
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