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China Builds World's First Fixed-Wing Drone Carrier Hidden on Yangtze

May 15, 2024, 09:09 AM

China has built the world's first dedicated fixed-wing drone carrier, a ship that has been shrouded in mystery until now. This new vessel, launched in December 2022, is unique compared to China's other carriers and is about the size of escort carriers from World War Two. The ship has not been widely reported, and many details about it remain unknown. Hidden away in a shipyard on the Yangtze, far upriver, this development marks a significant advancement in China's naval capabilities.