Russia is in talks with a Chinese manufacturer to purchase 100 drones. It has been reported Der Spiegel without citing specific sources.
According to the publication, Chinese drone manufacturer Xian Bingo Intelligent Aviation Technology said it is ready to produce 100 prototypes of its ZT-180 drone, which can carry a warhead weighing 35-50 kg. Drones can be delivered to Russia by April.
Der Spiegel also reported that Bingo plans to help build a UAV manufacturing facility in Russia that can produce up to 100 drones per month.
“I told the Chinese representatives that this is unacceptable,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told ZDF state television, commenting on China’s possible arms sale to Russia.
The previous day, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg declarationthat the organization has seen signs that China is considering sending weapons to Russia, but has not yet done so.
The US considers releasing intelligence that could to witness That China plans to send weapons to Russia.
Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs judicial So-called “US intelligence” speculation and slander that Beijing allegedly equips the Russian army with weapons.