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Conflict & Security March 31, 2026 382 stories in this edition

China tests ‘world’s heaviest cargo drone’ suited to high-altitude and island operations

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China tests ‘world’s heaviest cargo drone’ suited to high-altitude and island operations

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China has executed the maiden flight of the Changying-8, which it says is the world’s heaviest multi-terrain cargo drone with the potential for military applications. The CY-8, which was developed under defence contractor China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco), is capable of short take-off and landing as well as operating on high-altitude plateaus and island regions. According to China’s state bro...

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China has executed the maiden flight of the Changying-8, which it says is the world’s heaviest multi-terrain cargo drone with the potential for military applications. The CY-8, which was developed under defence contracto...

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