A Chinese military magazine suggests that Beijing could use its GJ-21 stealth attack drones to counter a potential swarm attack of uncrewed combat boats from Taiwan. The analysis notes the GJ-21's high maneuverability and long endurance, giving it an edge against such an unmanned surface vessel assault.

A Chinese military magazine has suggested that if Taiwan sends a swarm of uncrewed combat boats across the strait – a strategy inspired by Ukraine – Beijing could counter with its GJ-21 stealth attack drones. According to a commentary in Defence Review, the GJ-21 has long endurance and high manoeuvrability, which would give it a critical advantage against a “game changing” swarm attack by unmanned surface vessels. The GJ-21 – a naval variant of the GJ-11 Sharp Sword – is the world’s first and...