China's new 'drone mothership' expected to launch within days
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When it is fully operational, Jiu Tian will release a vast swarm of up to 100 smaller drones that would work together to overwhelm an enemy's air defence systems.

Author: Gavin Blackburn
Published on: 19/05/2025 | 00:00:00

AI Summary:
“drone mothership,” known as Jiu Tian or Nine Heavens, will be deployed by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) air force. The jet-powered drone will first undergo a series of tests before it is fully deployed. It is being seen as a rival to established US models like the RQ-4 Global Hawk and the MQ-9 Reaper.

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