Event Brief
China tests airborne electromagnetic coil array
Filed: Jun 09, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: China conducted a test flight of a helicopter towing a kite-like electromagnetic coil array to detect conductive targets.
WHO: China
WHAT: A helicopter test flight towing the Airborne Transient Electromagnetic (Atem) detection coil array
WHEN: Jun 09, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To test the Airborne Transient Electromagnetic (Atem) detection system’s ability to detect conductive materials using transient electromagnetic pulses.
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