China launches GJ-21 drone from first Type 076 warship Sichuan: state media
📍 The outcome
China launched and recovered the GJ-21 stealth drone from the Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan, marking the first time a carrier-borne armed reconnaissance stealth drone completed takeoff and landing from such a vessel. The GJ-21 drone's successful operations from the Type 076 warship were confirmed by state media and various news outlets. The story quieted without further developments reported.
Epilogue added 4d ago, after coverage quieted.
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China launches GJ-21 drone from first Type 076 warship Sichuan: state media South China Morning Post · 7d ago broke it first
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