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China's Type 076 Assault Ship Spotted with Stealth Drone

2/4/2026

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China's amphibious assault ship Sichuan may have been photographed with an advanced stealth attack drone, signaling progress toward commissioning of the Type 076.
Images on Chinese social media show the ship departing Shanghai, with a carrier-based aircraft covered in green cloth.
The Type 076 is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, boosting launch capabilities to resemble those of the Fujian, which entered service in November 2025.

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China's amphibious assault ship Sichuan may have been photographed with an advanced stealth attack drone, signaling progress toward commissioning of the Type 076.
Images on Chinese social media show the ship departing Shanghai, with a carrier-based aircraft covered in green cloth.
The Type 076 is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, boosting launch capabilities to resemble those of the Fujian, which entered service in November 2025.