World's Next Drone War Over Indo-Pacific? US-China High-Tech Race
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Feb 17, 2026, 23:15 IST | Updated: Feb 17, 2026, 23:15 IST
#Gravitas The United States and China are rapidly advancing toward what could become the world’s first high-tech drone confrontation in the Indo-Pacific.
The U.S. has strategically deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones across key locations near China’s periphery, strengthening surveillance and strike capabilities. Meanwhile, images circulating online appear to show a stealth drone aboard China’s new amphibious assault ship — signaling Beijing’s growing unmanned warfare ambitions.
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