US Allies Allege China Is Developing Attack Drones for Russia
US allies express concerns over Chinese and Russian collaboration on an attack drone resembling Iran's Shahed model. Talks in 2023 aimed to replicate it, with testing starting in 2024 for potential shipment to Russia. Deployment in Ukraine has not occurred.
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US allies have raised concerns that Chinese and Russian companies are collaborating to develop an attack drone similar to Iran's Shahed model, potentially providing lethal aid. European officials revealed that talks were held in 2023 to replicate the Iranian drone, with development and testing starting in 2024 for eventual shipment to Russia. The Chinese drones have not been deployed in Ukraine yet, according to the officials who preferred to remain anonymous. This development raises worries about China's capability to enhance drone production, posing a new challenge for Ukraine and its allies.
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