Chinese enterprises have brought their latest anti-drone equipment capable to be applied in different scenarios to the ongoing 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, a coastal city of south China's Guangdong Province.
A newly developed unmanned combat vehicle by Tellhow Group Co., Ltd., a Jiangxi-based high-tech enterprise, made its debut in the indoor exhibition area of the biennial aerospace trade event, also known as Zhuhai Airshow, which is specially designed for defensive strikes against low-altitude drones.
"We have two main methods for targeting low-altitude slow small drones. The first one, as you can see in the box below, is to use electromagnetic interference and communication suppression. If it defends against such methods and come closer to a range of 300 meters, we will use the rapid-fire guns to conduct a physical strike," said Luo Xinjie, an employee from Tellhow.
Not only is there a single display of anti-drone equipment, at the booth of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), a backbone state-owned enterprise covering all fields in electronic information, there is also a systemic application of anti-drone equipment.
"This is a portable equipment that is easy to carry and install. As you can see, we have various of interference means through radar, photoelectricity and electronics, to ensure that the drones can be intercepted or driven away. The systematic application is particularly suitable for [scenarios in] cities, like building an anti-drone combat system on the roof," said Yan Deheng, a technical expert from CETC.
In addition to fixed equipment, CETC has also showcased a vehicle-mounted anti-drone equipment, which can achieve defense and counterattack while moving.
"Here we have a new anti-drone method. This is a launch box for interceptor drones, from which drones are ejected to collide with incoming drones, preventing them from approaching our defense targets. Each launch box has eight drones, and we have four groups of a total of 32 drones [on a vehicle]. They can be launched very quickly, so even if there were a relatively large number of drone attacks, we could also respond effectively," said Yan.
The premier aviation event has attracted 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions this year, with Russia, France, the United States, Saudi Arabia and Italy participating in the air show in groups. Opening on Tuesday, the airshow is scheduled to last through Sunday.
Chinese enterprises showcase multiple ant-drone equipment at Zhuhai Airshow
President Xi Jinping's state visit is a highlight of China-Peruvian relations and will lead to further cooperation projects, said Chinese ambassador to Peru Song Yang.
Xi arrived in Peru's capital Lima on Thursday to attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and pay a state visit to the Latin American country at the invitation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.
When Xi arrived at the Callao Air Base in Lima, he was warmly welcomed by Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen and other senior officials. Ambassador Song welcomed Xi at the airport and expressed optimism about the potential outcomes of the visit.
"Both China and Peru are ancient civilizations. They have a long history of friendship and deep people-to-people exchanges. Our cooperation is now presenting a new landscape. President Xi Jinping, who is visiting Peru for the third time, has given many instructions and promoted cooperation between the two countries. Through the leadership provided by heads of state, China-Peru cooperation has reached a new horizon. We will further consolidate the foundation of our friendship and cooperation and expand the scope of future cooperation for the benefit of the people of both countries. So today should be considered a significant moment for Lima and a highlight of our practical friendship," Song said.
Song believes the visit will yield tangible advancements in political trust, pragmatic cooperation, and cultural exchange.
"President Xi Jinping decided to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership with Peru eleven years ago, resulting in fruitful outcomes over the years. He has proposed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. We can see that Peru fully supports these three major initiatives, as we both uphold multilateralism and work together to maintain world peace and security, taking on greater responsibilities in these areas. I am confident that with the successful completion of this state visit, many projects will come to fruition. And our future task will be advancing these pragmatic cooperation projects, which is worth looking forward to," he said.
Despite the geographical distance, Song highlighted the psychological closeness between the two countries。
"I feel at home here. There is a brotherly bond and a sense of kinship. Wherever we go, we see the Peruvian people greeting us with smiles and open arms. I believe this is a solid foundation of public support for us, as well as a reflection of our cultural commonality," he said.
Xi's visit to Peru marks highlight of bilateral cooperation: Chinese ambassador
