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Chinese engineers aided Russia’s military drone program at a sanctioned factory, raising Western concerns despite China’s denial.
Chinese drone specialists have reportedly traveled to Russia since early 2024 to assist in developing military drones at IEMZ Kupol, a sanctioned Russian arms maker, according to European officials and Reuters documents.
They helped assemble, test, and train Russian personnel on Chinese-made attack and surveillance drones from Sichuan AEE and Hunan Haotianyi, delivered via the sanctioned Russian intermediary TSK Vektor.
Models like the A140, A900, and VTOL drones were tested at Chebarkul, with evidence of collaboration on flight systems and engines.
While China’s foreign ministry said it was unaware and maintains a ban on lethal arms exports, U.S. and European officials express concern over growing Chinese support for Russia’s drone war effort in Ukraine.
Poland has emerged as Taiwan’s top drone importer, reflecting broader European efforts to diversify defense suppliers and reduce reliance on Chinese technology.
Los ingenieros chinos ayudaron al programa de drones militares de Rusia en una fábrica sancionada, aumentando las preocupaciones occidentales a pesar de la negación de China.