Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has filed a lawsuit challenging a decision by the US Federal Communications Commission that bars imports and new approvals of its latest drone models and key components, escalating tensions in the ongoing technology dispute between Washington and Beijing. DJI
China’s coast guard has offered an unusual glimpse into how unmanned systems are being integrated into frontline maritime operations at Scarborough Shoal, a disputed reef in the South China Sea. Rather than emerging from a formal policy document, the details surfaced through official
China’s coastguard has offered a rare public look at its growing reliance on aerial drones during patrol and training missions near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed reef in the South China Sea. A Lunar New Year social media post showcasing officers stationed aboard the
The expanding deployment of American MQ-9 Reaper drones across the Indo-Pacific is adding new layers of strategic complexity to relations between the United States and China, as military analysts point to the growing role of unmanned systems in surveillance and deterrence operations near
China’s latest maritime focused combat drone, the Wing Loong X, is drawing growing attention from defense analysts who believe it could achieve significant export success, particularly among countries seeking affordable alternatives to Western systems. The aircraft was showcased at the Singapore Airshow earlier
China’s logistics efficiency reached a record high in 2025 as investments in infrastructure and rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and drone technology helped reduce supply chain costs across the economy. Official data shows that the ratio of total social logistics costs to gross
A spectacular drone rehearsal over eastern China has captured global attention after tens of thousands of illuminated drones transformed the night sky above Hefei in preparation for the Spring Festival 2026 Gala. The large scale display, held in early February, quickly went viral
China has highlighted its growing ambitions in military autonomy by unveiling a range of uncrewed systems, including a drone designed for anti submarine warfare, at a major defence exhibition in Saudi Arabia. The display underscores Beijing’s push to expand its defence technology footprint
Chinese researchers are developing a new class of ultra compact hypersonic glide missile capable of being fired from a standard eighty millimetre naval or anti aircraft gun, a breakthrough that could significantly alter short range air defence and naval combat dynamics. According to
China’s military research ecosystem is accelerating work on autonomous combat systems that draw inspiration from predator behavior, underscoring Beijing’s growing focus on artificial intelligence driven warfare. Researchers affiliated with military linked universities have been studying how animals such as hawks, wolves and coyotes
