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2013-05-12 China-Japan-Koreas

Chinese Lijian stealth drone prepares for test flight

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Posted by Besoeker 2013-05-12 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 I would imagine that all they need to do is make the appropriate sized donation to the right re-election campaigns, and they will get our contractors to design and furnish complete shop drawings. No serious espionage efforts required.

Sometimes the contractors even provide the technical assistance intentionally (see Loral Aerospace during the Clinton administration for details)

Posted by Nguard 2013-05-12 00:31|| 2013-05-12 00:31|| Front Page Top

#2 Sure looks like a direct copy of the X-47 Drone to me.

Posted by USN,Ret, 2013-05-12 02:33|| 2013-05-12 02:33|| Front Page Top

#3 At least our stealth helicopter technology is still secure.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-05-12 04:55|| 2013-05-12 04:55|| Front Page Top

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