China state aircraft manufacturer AVIC has unveiled a new class of large uncrewed combat aerial system (UCAS) designed to deliver both strike munitions and miniature drone swarms. Currently designated SS-UAV, it has been given the Chinese nickname “Jiu Tian,” meaning “nine heavens.” In Chinese...
Subscription Required
Chinese 'Nine Heavens' Drone Mothership Piques Interest is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership.
Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report through your company? Login with your existing email and password.
Not a member? Learn how you can access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the aerospace and defense community.