Chinese firm markets AI-guided interceptor drones and long-range fiber-optic systems to the Russian military
Chinese company Jiangxi Guangbo Optoelectronic Technology is offering Russian customers fiber-optic cable in lengths of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) along with drones equipped with AI-assisted guidance. The Insider found that the company’s representatives showcased those products at the Fleet 2026 naval exhibition in Kronstadt, offering their Russian partners both ready-made systems and…
A Chinese firm, Jiangxi Guangbo Optoelectronic Technology, is promoting AI-guided interceptor drones and long-range fiber-optic systems to the Russian military. Despite claims of Russian manufacturing, promotional materials showcase the drones in China. The company's products include the HJ-7 drone, a fiber-optic communications system, and an inertial navigation system.
The HJ-7, marketed as a high-speed interceptor and strike drone, can reach speeds up to 450 kilometers per hour and track targets up to 15 kilometers away. Jiangxi Guangbo also offers a lighter, AI-equipped interceptor drone with a claimed speed of 350 kilometers per hour and target recognition at 200 to 300 meters. The company's presence in Russia is bolstered by a Russian-language Telegram channel and participation in various exhibitions, such as Fleet 2026 and Drone Expo 2026.
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