Could China draw battlefield inspiration from Ukraine’s drone-borne micro bombs?

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alcott WeiJanuary 21, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Could China draw battlefield inspiration from Ukraine’s drone-borne micro bombs?

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A leading Chinese weapons expert, Cai Yi of Norinco, suggests China could learn from Ukraine's use of drones to launch small aerial bombs. In an interview published in *Modern Weapons* magazine, Cai stated that Ukraine's drone warfare provides a valuable example for China. He specifically highlighted the potential for China to draw inspiration from Ukraine's development of small, drone-borne bombs. Norinco, a major supplier to the People's Liberation Army and a large producer of land-based weapons, could potentially utilize this knowledge. Cai categorized the drones used in the Ukraine war as either suicide devices or reconnaissance and strike drones equipped with modified small-calibre aerial bombs.

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drone warfare 90% aerial bombs 80% drones 80% china 70% ukraine 70% weapons 60% military 60% strike operations 50% reconnaissance 50% norinco 40%

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