US think tank details Russian assistance to Chinese drone development
Design transfers, wind tunnel testing, and joint research on swarms reveal deepening defense ties
A new report from the Washington-based nonprofit C4ADS has documented extensive Russian assistance to China's military drone programs, including the transfer of design documents, use of Russian wind tunnels for testing, and a surge in joint academic research on autonomous swarm technology, suggesting a deepening of defense industry cooperation that goes beyond previously reported component supplies.