Chinese UAVs Are Flying Combat Missions In The Middle East

CH-4 in flight. Sinodefense

Popular Mechanics: For the First Time, Chinese UAVs Are Flying and Fighting in the Middle East

Although not as good as their American counterparts, they can be purchased quicker and with fewer strings.

Chinese drones are being used on two fronts in the Middle East, the first time modern, high-tech weaponry by the People's Republic has been used on the battlefield. The Predator-type drones will likely bolster demand for Chinese weapons, which have previously had a reputation for being unsophisticated and unreliable.

After the success of American Predator and Reaper drones post-9/11, China quickly jumped on the unmanned aerial vehicle bandwagon. One result is the CH (Cai Hong, or Rainbow)-4, a medium-altitude, long endurance armed drone. The CH-4 entered service with the People's Liberation Army Air Force in 2014.

WNU Editor: I would not be surprised if in ten years Chinese drones will be dominating the global market .... even if U.S. drones are more effective and reliable. It all comes down to costs, no political strings with no questions asked, and speed of delivery.