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China's CH-7 Stealth Drone Completes Successful Maiden Flight

12/15/2025

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC) conducted the maiden flight of the CH-7 high-altitude, high-speed stealth drone.
The flight occurred at an airfield in northwest China and confirmed the drone's core design and autonomous systems.
The CH-7, developed by CASC, features a flying-wing design and sensors for long-endurance reconnaissance.
The drone is intended for covert operations, enhancing situational awareness and supporting precision strikes in complex environments.

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China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC) conducted the maiden flight of the CH-7 high-altitude, high-speed stealth drone.
The flight occurred at an airfield in northwest China and confirmed the drone's core design and autonomous systems.
The CH-7, developed by CASC, features a flying-wing design and sensors for long-endurance reconnaissance.
The drone is intended for covert operations, enhancing situational awareness and supporting precision strikes in complex environments.