The Chinese navy has unveiled a new anti-drone air defence system, according to state broadcaster CCTV.Drones have fundamentally transformed naval warfare in recent years and emerged as a significant threat to modern warships in conflicts such as Russia’s war against Ukraine and the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.The CCTV report on Monday said a “finalisation test” – which certifies that a weapon system’s design meets all operational requirements – had been successfully carried out in the Bohai Sea.
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TUE · 2026-05-05 · 11:06 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0505-73858
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China unveils new naval defence systems as drones change nature of war at sea
China's navy has successfully completed a finalization test for a new anti-drone air defense system in the Bohai Sea, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV. This development highlights the growing threat posed by drones to modern warships, a reality underscored by recent conflicts like the war in Ukraine and actions against Iran.
Liu ZhenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-05 · 11:06 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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China's navy has successfully completed a finalization test for a new anti-drone air defense system in the Bohai Sea, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV. This development highlights the growing threat posed by drones to modern warships, a reality underscored by recent conflicts like the war in Ukraine and actions against Iran. The successful test signifies that the system's design now meets all operational requirements. The unveiling of this new defense capability reflects China's response to the evolving nature of naval warfare, where drones have become a significant factor.
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A "finalisation test" for the new system was successfully carried out in the Bohai Sea.
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The Chinese navy has unveiled a new anti-drone air defence system.
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Drones have emerged as a significant threat to modern warships.
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Drones have fundamentally transformed naval warfare in recent years.
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