How the PLA may use stealth drones in a swarming boat attack from Taiwan
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How the PLA may use stealth drones in a swarming boat attack from Taiwan

April 19, 2026
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A Chinese military magazine has suggested that if Taiwan sends a swarm of uncrewed combat boats across the strait – a strategy inspired by Ukraine – Beijing could counter with its GJ-21 stealth attack drones. According to a commentary in Defence Review, the GJ-21 has long endurance and high manoeuvrability, which would give it a critical advantage against a “game changing” swarm attack by unmanned surface vessels.

How the PLA may use stealth drones in a swarming boat attack from Taiwan

The GJ-21 – a naval variant of the GJ-11 Sharp Sword – is the world’s first and...

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