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May 17, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET
PLA criticizes Japan’s satellite-aided drone plans
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PLA Daily says Japan’s satellite-aided drone deployment on southern islands has an offensive nature.
WHO: PLA Daily
WHAT: PLA Daily accused Japan of taking a “dangerous gamble” with plans to deploy satellite-aided drones on its southwestern islands near Taiwan.
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 8:17 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: PLA Daily reacted to Japan’s plan to deploy satellite-aided drones and said the equipment called a “shield” is actually a “spear.”
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