China's GJ-21 Stealth Drone Successfully Conducts Shipborne Catapult Launch

Hindustan Times · world

China has achieved a significant milestone in naval warfare with its GJ-21 stealth combat drone successfully completing its first electromagnetic catapult launch and arrested landing at sea. These tests were conducted aboard the Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan during its late-October sea trials. This development signifies a major advancement in Beijing's strategy to integrate advanced unmanned aircraft into its naval operations. The GJ-21 drone, derived from the GJ-11, is designed for various missions including reconnaissance, surveillance, precision strikes, and suppressing enemy air defences.