The Chinese Coast Guard has officially begun flying Wing Loong II, also known as WL-2, unmanned aerial systems as part of routine maritime patrol operations. This marks the first public acknowledgment of such deployments. The disclosure, shared by the Defense Innovation Review X account on January 27, 2026, follows the drones’ visible use during the “Justice Mission 2025” exercises in December 2025. These exercises took place in waters surrounding Taiwan and involved multiple Chinese security and military elements. Read full Naval News at this link …
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| A Wing Loong II unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on static display at AirShow China 2018 in Zhuhai, showing the MALE drone’s sensor configuration and six external hardpoints. Originally developed by AVIC for military applications, the Wing Loong II is now in operational service with the Chinese Coast Guard for long-endurance maritime surveillance missions. (Picture source: Army Recognition Group) |
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