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China set to deploy drone 'mothership' that can carry 100 small drones

Defense Jiutian unmanned craft capable of swarm attacks, posing challenge to air defenses The Jiutian has a wingspan of 25 meters and a maximum payload of six metric tons, according to Chinese state media. (CCTV) YUKIO TAJIMA BEIJING -- China will soon begin flights of a new unmanned drone carrier capable of transporting up to 100 small drones that can attack in formation, posing a threat to Japan and other defense forces in the region. Unmanned aerial vehicles have been shown to be effective during Russia's war with Ukraine and the Israel-Iran conflict. China and Taiwan are also developing related technology with an eye toward the potential for drone warfare.