China unveils new naval defence systems as drones change nature of war at sea
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The Chinese navy has conducted a finalisation test for a new anti-drone air defence system. This test certifies the weapon system's design meets operational requirements and allows for mass production and deployment.
The Chinese navy has unveiled a new anti-drone air defence system, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
The CCTV report on Monday said a “finalisation test” – which certifies that a weapon system’s design meets all operational requirements – had been successfully carried out in the Bohai Sea.
In effect, this means that it has been given the official green light for mass production and deployment.
During the test, the system intercepted multiple drones conducting “high-difficulty” ultra-low-altitude and stealth attacks in a “realistic” combat simulation, the report said.
“These manoeuvres were designed to comprehensively test the weapon system’s interception capabilities under complex electromagnetic environments and ultra-low-altitude penetration conditions,” it added.
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Mass production and deployment of the new anti-drone system.
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Questions ouvertes
- What is the specific name or designation of this new anti-drone system?
- What are the technical specifications of the system's interception capabilities?
- When is mass production and deployment expected to begin?
- What is the intended operational range and deployment strategy for this system?
