https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stealthy-gj-21-drone-has-launched-and-recovered-from-type-076-amphibious-assault-ship-china-claimsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stealthy-gj-21-drone-has-launched-and-recovered-from-type-076-amphibious-assault-ship-china-claimshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stealthy-gj-21-drone-has-launched-and-recovered-from-type-076-amphibious-assault-ship-china-claims#u173429Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:23:35 +0000China reports the first takeoff and landing of a stealth combat drone from an amphibious assault ship, marking a major milestone in naval aviation. The People's Liberation Army Navy states that the GJ-21 stealth reconnaissance and strike drone completed sea trials aboard the Type 076 warship Sichuan. The vessel is equipped with an electromagnetic catapult and arresting system, making it the world's first operational catapult-capable drone carrier. State media and defense reports highlight the successful execution of these operations, signaling advancements in carrier-borne drone tech