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China Unveils Massive Drone Carrier Amid Skepticism

5/20/2025

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China has introduced the Jiu Tian SS-UAV, an impressive aerial mothership boasting an 82-foot wingspan, designed to transport 100 drones or 2,200 pounds of missiles. However, skeptics question its effectiveness, labeling it a vulnerable target for advanced defense systems and suggesting it serves more as a propaganda tool. Its inaugural flight is scheduled for the end of June.

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China has introduced the Jiu Tian SS-UAV, an impressive aerial mothership boasting an 82-foot wingspan, designed to transport 100 drones or 2,200 pounds of missiles. However, skeptics question its effectiveness, labeling it a vulnerable target for advanced defense systems and suggesting it serves more as a propaganda tool. Its inaugural flight is scheduled for the end of June.