May 22, 2025
The future of warfare is no longer theoretical—it’s here, and it’s airborne. Last week, China unveiled the Jiu Tun, a massive unmanned aerial vehicle dubbed "Sky High," capable of launching up to 100 kamikaze drones simultaneously. With a wingspan of 82 feet, this drone “mothership” is designed to unleash coordinated swarms that can overwhelm defenses and cripple critical military assets in seconds. It’s not just a weapon; it’s a force multiplier that could change the balance of power, particularly in the Pacific where U.S. aircraft carriers—symbols of American naval dominance—could become sitting ducks against such high-volume, precision attacks.
What makes this development even more alarming is that China’s investment in drone warfare isn’t limited to a single platform. The Jiu Tun represents a broader strategy—one that integrates AI, mass manufacturing, and battlefield autonomy to dominate the skies through saturation tactics. U.S. military doctrine, heavily reliant on centralized platforms like carriers and manned aircraft, now faces a strategic dilemma. In this new age of swarm warfare, slow adaptation could prove catastrophic. The real threat isn’t just China’s drones—it’s America’s hesitation to reimagine its approach. As drone swarms rise, our ability to maintain strategic superiority will depend not on our past strength, but on how quickly we pivot to meet tomorrow’s threats—today.
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SOURCE: Prophecy News Watch