{"id":157927,"date":"2025-07-24T11:56:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T11:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/war-in-ukraine-packed-with-chinese-components-what-is-the-new-drone-similar-to-the-shahed-that-moscow-is-developing\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T11:56:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T11:56:43","slug":"war-in-ukraine-packed-with-chinese-components-what-is-the-new-drone-similar-to-the-shahed-that-moscow-is-developing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/war-in-ukraine-packed-with-chinese-components-what-is-the-new-drone-similar-to-the-shahed-that-moscow-is-developing\/","title":{"rendered":"War in Ukraine: Packed with Chinese Components, What is the New Drone Similar to the Shahed that Moscow is Developing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>Russia, which has already deployed hordes of \u00a0drones\u00a0 in Ukrainian territory for months, has introduced a \u00a0new type of drone\u00a0, resembling the Iranian-built \u00a0Shahed\u00a0 models, utilizing \u00a0components of Chinese origin\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h2>The Emergence of New Drones<\/h2>\n<p>These drones, akin to the \u00a0Shahed\u00a0, are touted as technological assets for Moscow, capable of creating \u00a0chaos and panic\u00a0 as they approach their targets. According to a report from <em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/forbes.ua\/news\/rosiya-viroblyae-2700-shakhediv-na-misyats-mayzhe-stilki-zh-imitatoriv-gur-09062025-30369\" target=\"_blank\">Forbes Ukraine<\/a><\/em>, by the end of 2025, Russia was producing approximately \u00a02,700 drones\u00a0 of the &#8220;Shahed-136\/Geran-2&#8221; variant each month.<\/p>\n<p>Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) has unveiled information regarding a \u00a0new drone\u00a0 named CBTS.611000. This drone&#8217;s components provide insight into its \u00a0mechanical and technological sophistication\u00a0. The HUR successfully obtained two copies of this drone for analysis, highlighting its potential implications for both offensive and defensive strategies in the ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n<h2>Chinese Components in a Russian UAV<\/h2>\n<p>The new drone utilizes a \u00a0Chinese Dle-60 twin-cylinder engine\u00a0. The implications of such foreign components in a military drone are significant, raising concerns about the nature of \u00a0international alliances\u00a0. This drone reportedly includes a navigation system, flight controllers, and servomotors produced by multiple \u00a0Chinese companies\u00a0.<\/p>\n<div class=\"extemb-container\">\n<blockquote data-class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">GUR Publishes Components of A New Russian UAV used as a \u00a0decoy\u00a0 and for reconnaissance; it can also carry a \u00a0warhead weighing up to 15 kg\u00a0.<br \/>All components are of \u00a0Chinese origin\u00a0. This UAV is equipped with a \u00a0Chinese Copy of Australian RFD900X Data Transmission\u00a0\u2026 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EVd7AxBIEA\">pic.twitter.com\/evd7axbiea<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; maks 25 (@maks_nafo_fella) <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Maks_NAFO_FELLA\/status\/1947548991677161622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\">July 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Operational Implications<\/h2>\n<p>The drone serves dual purposes: it functions as a \u00a0reconnaissance tool\u00a0 and a deceptive asset, designed to confuse enemy defenses. Its capability to carry a \u00a015-kilogram warhead\u00a0 elevates its threat level, allowing it to be used in both tactical and strategic operations, making it a versatile addition to Russia\u2019s drone fleet.<\/p>\n<p>China, while maintaining a stance of \u00a0non-involvement\u00a0 in the conflict, remains a critical partner for Russia, providing not just drone components but also supporting \u00a0oil purchases\u00a0 and other essential resources. This partnership highlights the \u00a0interconnectedness\u00a0 of global geopolitical dynamics, where nations seek support from unlikely allies in times of need.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The deployment of these new drones underscores a significant trend in modern warfare, where technology and international partnerships play crucial roles in the effectiveness of military operations. Russia&#8217;s reliance on Chinese components for its drone capabilities illustrates the complexities of the conflict in Ukraine and the critical importance of <strong>technological innovation<\/strong> in military strategies. With the ongoing evolution of warfare, nations must adapt to the changing landscape, relying on <strong>diplomatic and technological collaborations<\/strong> to ensure their defense capabilities remain robust and effective.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Russia, which has already deployed hordes of \u00a0drones\u00a0 in Ukrainian territory for months, has introduced a \u00a0new type of drone\u00a0, resembling the Iranian-built \u00a0Shahed\u00a0 models, utilizing \u00a0components of Chinese origin\u00a0. The Emergence of New Drones These drones, akin to the \u00a0Shahed\u00a0, are touted as technological assets for Moscow, capable of creating \u00a0chaos and panic\u00a0 as [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":157928,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[2394,37911,67,3302,6356,5572,36865,3464,228,326],"class_list":["post-157927","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-chinese","tag-components","tag-developing","tag-drone","tag-moscow","tag-packed","tag-shahed","tag-similar","tag-ukraine","tag-war"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157927","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157927"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157927\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/157928"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157927"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=157927"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=157927"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}