CHINA DEVELOPS MOSQUITO-SIZED DRONE FOR COVERT MILITARY OPERATIONS

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Mon 23 June 2025:

China has developed mosquito-sized drones for covert military operations, reported local media on Friday.

National University of Defense Technology in central China’s Hunan province has revealed the tiny drone, alongside humanoid machines, in a report on China Central Television’s military channel CCTV 7 last weekend, reported South China Morning Post on Friday.

“Here in my hand is a mosquito-like type of robot. Miniature bionic robots like this one are especially suited to information reconnaissance and special missions on the battlefield,” Liang Hexiang, a student at the Central Military Commission-affiliated university, said while showing the drone.

The mini drone features two small wings with leaflike structures on either side of the stick-shaped drone, accompanied by three slender, hair-thin “legs.”

Separately, China has reportedly tested artillery-launched drones that can survive over forces 3,000 times their own weight during launch as well as the crushing load in a 155mm (6 inches) cannon shell.

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Mini drones, also called small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), are compact, lightweight drones used by the military for various purposes. Typically weighing under 20 pounds and often smaller than a backpack, they’re designed for portability and rapid deployment. Their primary roles include reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence gathering, providing real-time video and data in hard-to-reach areas. Equipped with cameras, sensors, and sometimes AI, they can navigate complex environments, like urban areas or dense forests, with minimal detection risk.

Militaries use them for tactical advantages, such as scouting enemy positions, monitoring borders, or supporting ground troops without risking human lives. Some models, like the Black Hornet, are palm-sized and used for short-range missions, while others can carry small payloads for targeted strikes. They’re often launched by hand, require minimal training, and can operate in GPS-denied environments using advanced navigation tech.

Challenges include limited battery life, typically 20-60 minutes, and vulnerability to electronic jamming. However, their low cost and versatility make them invaluable for modern warfare, enhancing situational awareness and reducing operational risks.

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