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With a billion-dollar investment, China is presenting drones designed to accompany stealth fighters, capable of carrying out air and ground attacks, while the US plans to deploy 150 similar units by the end of the decade.
The race for air supremacy between China and the United States has entered a new phase. The Asian country is betting heavily on advanced drones designed to accompany stealth fighters, and this could change the balance of power in global airspace. But what makes this technology so revolutionary and how does it challenge American dominance? Let's take a closer look.
What are the drones designed to accompany stealth fighters?
So-called “loyal wingmen” are drones designed to operate alongside manned fighter jets on high-intensity missions. This innovation allows a pilot to control both his own fighter and the drones that accompany him, expanding attack power and response capability on the battlefield.
China, through Aerospace Times Feihong Technology Corp, is gaining prominence with the development of this technology as it seeks to close the gap with US military aviation.
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Feihong FH-97A – The combat drone that challenges air supremacy
The Feihong FH-97A is one of the big names in this technological revolution. Presented in Zhuhai, the model features:
- Enhanced weapons bay capable of air and ground attacks.
- Capability to launch via catapult from aircraft carriers.
- Optimal performance for prolonged and intense missions.
Compared to the U.S. drones of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, the FH-97A is versatile and reflects key modern military trends: automation, intelligence, stealth, and miniaturization. Although the U.S. is advancing rapidly, the FH-97A positions China as a formidable competitor.
Advantages and challenges of Chinese drones
Drones designed to accompany stealth fighters offer a number of strategic advantages:
Integration with manned fighters: pilots gain an extension in field of vision and firepower.
Cost reduction: Producing drones is significantly cheaper than manned jets, as is training pilots.
On the other hand, there are still challenges to be overcome:
Large-scale production: manufacturing these drones in quantity and at affordable costs could take years.
Effectiveness on the battlefield: Analysts still question the actual performance of these drones in combat.
Artificial intelligence and the technological race with the USA
While China invests in multi-role models like the FH-97A, the US is betting on drones with advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to maximize performance. The CCA program, although promising, faces delays.
Artificial intelligence plays a crucial role in this battle. Drones can act autonomously in certain situations, responding quickly to threats and coordinating strikes with near-surgical precision. At this point, the race for aerial supremacy comes down to who can implement AI most effectively.
China on the global stage and in Taiwan
China’s development of drones is not just a technological issue, but also a strategic one. Amid rising tensions with Taiwan, drones offer Beijing a significant advantage:
Operational flexibility: can be used in point attacks and surveillance missions.
Land and sea combat capability: In addition to aerial drones, China is developing unmanned land and naval vehicles.
This advance puts China in a prominent position in the global balance of power, forcing the US to accelerate its own development programs.
China is transforming the military aviation landscape with drones designed to accompany stealth fighters. The Feihong FH-97A symbolizes a great technological leap, offering flexibility, firepower and cost savings. While the US maintains its lead, the race is tighter than ever.
They spend trillions in the world on weapons while the planet cries for help due to excess carbon dioxide (CO2) and global warming and climate change. We need to plant forests in the biomes around cities in Brazil and around the world to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and clean the air. The planet cries for help.
China spent more than 400 billion each year, and managed to reforest more than 60 km of desert and reduce the number of combustion cars. It will reach the goals of the Paris Agreement... Now the US will not even stick to the agreement. Spending on weapons is important and necessary because there is always another country finding an excuse to invade other countries. Weak countries are people who suffer with the Palestinians and Syrians. They will invade China to see if they do not get their revenge.
Lula always says that.
That's why I'm going to do the L until 2030