China Tests GJ-21 Stealth Drone as Type 076 Sichuan Assault Ship Nears Deployment
China's GJ-21 naval stealth attack drone has been observed in flight tests over Liaoning province, coinciding with the Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan entering final sea trials. The 40,000-tonne Sichuan, designed to operate the GJ-21 using an electromagnetic catapult system, is undergoing system-level testing and is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. The GJ-21 is a naval variant of the GJ-11 stealth drone, optimized for carrier-based operations, marking China's advancement in unmanned naval aviation.
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swarajyamag broke this story on 29 Aug, 10:17 am. Other outlets followed.