WZ-7

The WZ-7 is a high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) surveillance drone developed by China. It is designed for long-duration reconnaissance and intelligence gathering missions.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news because China has deployed it for the first time near the Scarborough Shoal, a contested area in the South China Sea.

Latest on WZ-7

• China deploys WZ-7 drone; flat dispute in Abby Choi trial: SCMP’s 7 highlights
• China deploys advanced WZ-7 drone for first time near Scarborough Shoal

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