China tests GJ-21 stealth drone as Sichuan Type 076 warship carries out sea trials

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China is testing the GJ-21 stealth attack drone launched from its new Type 076 amphibious assault warship, which is undergoing final sea trials. The naval drone variant was showcased publicly for the first time during a recent parade and is intended to enhance China's naval capabilities.

China’s GJ-21 large stealth attack drone has been spotted on flight tests this month, as the country’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship – the vessel that will launch the drone – enters its final sea trials. The GJ-21, the naval variant of the GJ-11 stealth attack drone, first appeared at China’s Victory Day parade in September last year and has made rare public appearances since then. Computer-generated footage aired by state broadcaster CCTV in July showed how it would be launched from...