Developing | China launches GJ-21 drone from first Type 076 warship Sichuan: state media
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Milestone marks Chinese navy’s ‘ability to take off and land fixed-wing stealth drones on large maritime combat platforms’: Xinhua.

China successfully conducted take-off and landing operations of the GJ-21 drone from its first Type 076 warship this month, state media said on Friday. In late October, the Sichuan conducted consecutive sea trials, according to Xinhua. “GJ-21 is the Chinese military’s first ship-borne reconnaissance-strike stealth drone. Its successful take-off and landing operation on the Sichuan marked another breakthrough in the development of the country’s amphibious assault ships, and marked the People’s…

Country: China
Category: Naval activity, Capability & shipbuilding
Source: SCMP China · 30 Oct 2026