China’s Increasing Global Drone Footprint
China has become the world’s largest exporter of military UAVs and has also captured a significant chunk of the global civilian drone market.
- Abhishek Kumar Darbey
- November 21, 2024
China has become the world’s largest exporter of military UAVs and has also captured a significant chunk of the global civilian drone market.
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