After more than a decade of research, technical difficulties and skepticism from experts, China has successfully tested a fundamentally new class of military technologies — artillery drones** capable of withstanding extreme loads when firing 155 mm guns. These drones were created with the aim of revolutionizing the battlefield by combining the capabilities of drones and the power of modern artillery.
The tests were conducted at the Western test base and included five live firings, during which it was confirmed that the drones are capable of withstanding a launch impact load exceeding their own weight by 3,000 times. For comparison, this is equivalent to a human carrying a mass equal to 35 adult African elephants and still remaining functional.
These drones are designed to cover distances of more than 10 km in a matter of seconds, maintaining stability and controllability even after exposure to ultra-high G-forces when fired. This opens up new horizons for the use of UAVs as part of ground forces, allowing them to be used for reconnaissance, fire correction, or even the delivery of ammunition in intense combat.
The development of such systems began about 12 years ago, when Chinese engineers first thought about whether it was possible to combine lightweight drone designs with harsh artillery conditions. Many experts initially considered this idea impossible, but now China is showing real technological success.
This breakthrough could dramatically change the approach to using drones on the battlefield and make them full-fledged elements of hybrid warfare combining high mobility, precision and firepower. Given the active development of military technology in China, such drones can become a key element of the future army of a new generation.
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