China’s 10-ton monster drone mothership could unleash swarms mid-air
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A Chinese drone mothership concept called Jiu Tian has been spotted at the Zhuhai Air Show grounds. Designed by the government-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China, the jet-powered drone has a maximum takeoff weight of 10 tons and could potentially launch drone swarms mid-air. The aircraft features an "Isomerism Hive Module" for drone deployment and management. This technology could significantly boost the Chinese military's capabilities by extending drone range for reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and kamikaze missions.
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