China has deployed its most advanced long-range surveillance drone, the WZ-9 “Divine Eagle,” at Ledong Air Base on Hainan Island in the South China Sea. This move significantly enhances China’s intelligence and surveillance capabilities, contributing to Beijing’s so-called anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strategy. Positioning the WZ-9 on Hainan Island allows it to cover key areas of interest, including the Taiwan Strait and part of the Pacific, while also providing an extended view of contested border regions.
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| China has deployed its most advanced long-range surveillance drone, the WZ-9 Divine Eagle. (Picture source: Chinese Media) |
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