China's GJ-21, world's first operational large armed reconnaissance stealth UAV on amphibious assault ship, boasts three core strengths: expert — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-gj-21-world-s-first-operational-large-armed-reconnaissance-stealth-uav-on-amphibious-assault-ship-boasts-three-cContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. China Tests GJ-21 Stealth Drone on Type 076 Assault Shiphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-gj-21-world-s-first-operational-large-armed-reconnaissance-stealth-uav-on-amphibious-assault-ship-boasts-three-chttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-gj-21-world-s-first-operational-large-armed-reconnaissance-stealth-uav-on-amphibious-assault-ship-boasts-three-c#u180565Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:36:19 +0000China has executed the first takeoff and landing of the GJ-21 stealth combat drone from the Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan. State media and naval sources confirmed the trials involved electromagnetic catapult launches and arrested recoveries. This milestone establishes the vessel as the world's first operational catapult-capable drone carrier. The integration grants the Chinese Navy the ability to operate fixed-wing stealth unmanned aerial vehicles from large maritime combat platforms. Observers noted the milestone represents a notable advancement in naval aviation and unmanned