Stealthy flying-wing autonomous combat drone capable of deep penetration strike missions. Designed for AI-autonomous operation against high-value defended targets.
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword uses an all-wing flying configuration optimized for low radar observability, with faceted surfaces and internal weapons bay to minimize radar cross-section. Its AI targeting system is believed to incorporate image-based target recognition trained on high-resolution imagery of US and allied military equipment. The aircraft's public unveiling at China's National Day parade in 2019 signaled that PLA development of stealth autonomous combat aircraft had reached an advanced stage.
Publicly unveiled at 2019 National Day parade; confirmed PLA operational development ongoing
AVIC is a Chinese state enterprise barred from US investment. Northrop Grumman (NOC), which makes the B-21 and X-47B, benefits competitively from the intelligence gathered about GJ-11 capabilities through defense planning.