China Unveils ASN 301 Loitering Munition Similar to Iranian Shahed 136 and Israeli Harpy
Channel: Main Battle Tank
Date: 2024-02-19

During the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 4 to 8, 2024, China presented its latest aerial warfare technology: the ASN-301 loitering munition, also known as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Drawing comparisons to the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Harpy system, which China acquired in the 1990s, and the Iranian Shahed-136, discussions have emerged regarding the origins and global military implications of this new technology.