The Chinese military has showcased reconnaissance WZ-7 drones and crewed fighter jets working together in a video highlighting the country’s growing aerial scouting capacity.
According to a retired People’s Liberation Army colonel, such coordination will improve strike capability against fast-moving targets, which is “a lesson that China has learned from the Ukraine war”.
The video is the first official footage of its kind and was aired on Sunday by state broadcaster CCTV.
The WZ-7 was seen carrying out oceanic reconnaissance missions, with a Xian H-6 jet bomber later launching anti-ship missiles based on the location data transmitted by the drone.
A large naval fleet with multiple vessels and some fighter jets – including electronic-warfare aircraft and the Shenyang J-16 multiple-role strike fighter – was also seen in the exercise footage.
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