China Unveils "Loyal Wingman" Armed Drone Concept, Similar To US' Kratos
NDTV
The long-range FH-97 drone concept unveiled can carry different types of weapons, and has swarm and electronic warfare capabilities.
China on Wednesday revealed a drone concept similar in mission - and appearance - to the U.S.-made Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie as countries race to invest in "loyal wingman" drones to help protect pricier crewed fighter jets.
The long-range FH-97 drone concept unveiled on Wednesday can carry different types of weapons, and has swarm and electronic warfare capabilities, said Wu Wei, a representative of China Aerospace Science Technology Corp's (CASTC) Feihong product line.
He did not provide specifics in his presentation at Airshow China in Zhuhai.
The United States, Britain, Australia, India and Russia are among the countries developing "loyal wingman" drones, which are cheaper and more expendable than crewed fighters.
