Report: China building world’s first ‘dedicated’ drone carrier, satellite images suggest

Report on ‘mystery ship’ comes as China also builds giant 076 amphibious assault warship that will serve as both a helicopter and drone carrier. Specs indicate ‘an aircraft carrier of some sort’, while low flight deck would ‘make sense’ in a drone carrier, Naval News says. — SCMP

China may have built the world’s first “dedicated” drone carrier, military website Naval News reported, citing satellite imagery and an expert.

The new aircraft carrier, the building of which has not been publicised by Beijing, could underline China’s aims to advance the military use of drones and their deployment in battle.