China's New Stealth Drone Takes Flight

China has completed the first flight of its CH-7 stealth drone. The high-altitude, high-speed aircraft conducted its maiden flight in northwest China. The drone was first publicly shown at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow. The CH-7 is designed to fly at high altitudes for long periods. Its stealth features make it difficult for radar to detect. This flight marks a key step in China's development of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles. Such drones are typically used for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.