China Expands Production of Military Drones and Components

Chinese manufacturing zones, especially in Shaanxi and Inner Mongolia, are accelerating production of dual-use drones and critical subsystems reportedly ending up in Russian hands. Janes and the Financial Times report that Chinese optics, semiconductors, and flight controllers are routed through networks in Kazakhstan, the UAE, and possibly Central Asia. Battlefield drone recoveries confirm the presence of Chinese components. Despite growing Western pressure, Beijing has not curtailed military-industrial exports significantly.Sources