China Airshow: Drone and Fighter Jet Unveiled
China Airshow: Drone and Fighter Jet Unveiled
China reveals its latest military hardware, including a drone similar in appearance to those used by Britain and the US.
China has taken the wraps off its latest military drone and fighter plane as the country builds up its defence capabilities.
The unmanned Yi Long drone can carry two missiles and although it looks similar to the MQ-9 Reaper used by the British and US military it is likely to be priced far more cheaply.
Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post newspaper put the cost of the Chinese drone at around $1m (£630,000).
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