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A long Russian-Ukrainian war has still not been won or lost. However, the war has triggered a profound rethinking in the global military arena. The opinion of the Indian media "EurAsia Times" believes that despite Russia's superiority in military strength, drone technology has become a key factor in the war situation when the Russian army's air power cannot fully play its role. This article will delve into the emergence of drones in the Russian-Ukrainian war, as well as China's active actions in the field of drones, creating a new generation of warfare.
A turn in the war: the emergence of drones
In the Russian-Ukrainian war, Russia has a strong air power, however, these manned aircraft have failed to play their due role. It was against this background that the emergence of drones became a decisive factor. Indian research shows that the coordinated operation of manned aircraft and drones has become a focus of military strategy, which is called "unmanned wingman" or "loyal wingman technology" in the West. The application of this technology has effectively improved the survival rate of pilots and manned aircraft in battle, and has also aroused great interest in the global military community.
China's positive actions
China has long begun to study the coordinated operation of manned aircraft and UAVs, but it was the crushing defeat of the Russian army in the Russian-Ukrainian war that highlighted the value of China's "unmanned wingman" project. This also means that China has to accelerate the development of unmanned wingmen that cooperate with the J-20 manned fighter. According to reports, China is actively developing an advanced combat unmanned aerial vehicle, the FH-97A, to serve as an unmanned wingman for the J-20. The move means China will become the first fifth-generation aircraft equipped with an unmanned wingman, ahead of other countries' drone development programs.
Features and functions of FH-97A
The FH-97A is a jet UAV with stealth characteristics. Although among the many domestic drones it may appear ordinary, it is highly concerned by the Indian press. It allegedly has a stealthy trapezoidal fuselage, sharply swept main wing, V-shaped tail and air intakes above the fuselage. The design is similar to that of the J-20, indicating that it can fly equally fast. The FH-97A is designed to counter medium and large UAVs and manned aircraft, including AWACS, bombers and electronic warfare aircraft. It can also carry multiple intelligent air-to-air missiles, making up for the J-20's lack of ammunition and improving combat capabilities.
Drone diversity in China
China is not satisfied with the development of FH-97A UAVs, but has carried out diversified research in the field of UAVs. This includes several models, such as the FH-95 drone, which all fit the concept of an unmanned wingman. China has always demonstrated its strength with practical actions, and usually does not disclose its research and development results in advance. However, China's progress in the field of technology has been quite rapid.
The Future of UAVs: Improving Battlefield Survivability
The practical experience of the Russian-Ukrainian war shows that the problem of the loss of manned fighters in battle is still unavoidable. In a complex battlefield environment, the investment of drones has become an inevitable trend. The use of high-speed drones can significantly improve battlefield survivability and penetration capabilities to deal with a variety of threats such as AWACS aircraft, stealth fighters, and electronic warfare aircraft.
China's drone R&D momentum
The widespread application of drones in the Russian-Ukrainian war has inspired China to increase resources for the research and development of a new generation of war technology. It has become a self-evident fact that the Chinese version of the "loyal wingman" project is speeding up. China has launched several drone programs, showing that it will never lag behind other countries in the field of drone technology.
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The application of UAV technology in the Russian-Ukrainian war has attracted the attention of the global military field. China's positive actions in this area are even more remarkable. With the continuous development of UAV technology, they will play an increasingly important role in future warfare, improving battlefield survivability and becoming a key factor in modern warfare. China's ongoing efforts in the field of UAV research and development show that the pace of progress in China's military technology is impressive, which will also affect the evolution of the global military landscape.
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