China Develops World’s First Submarine-Launched Drone That Flies and Swims Underwater

China, Military

Chinese engineers have achieved a significant technological breakthrough by creating the world’s first drone capable of being launched from a submarine, flying through the air, and operating underwater — all within a single mission. This amphibious unmanned aerial/underwater vehicle (UAUV) represents a major leap in dual-domain technology with far-reaching implications for naval warfare, intelligence gathering, […]

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China Makes Submarines “Transparent” – Wave-Powered Drones with Passive Sonar and AI Are Reshaping Naval Warfare

China, Military

China is rapidly advancing a new generation of silent unmanned surface vessels (USVs) that could fundamentally alter the balance in the South China Sea and other strategic waters. These wave-powered drones require no fuel, produce almost no noise, and can patrol for months at a time — equipped with hydrophones, artificial intelligence, and real-time satellite […]

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