China Expands Drone Operations at Scarborough Shoal as Maritime Tensions Persist

China Expands Drone Operations at Scarborough Shoal as Maritime Tensions Persist

  • February 19, 2026

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 Wing Loong X Maritime Drone Seen as Strong Export Contender

China’s Wing Loong X Maritime Drone Seen as Strong Export Contender

  • February 12, 2026

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