Medium-altitude long-endurance armed UAV with AI-assisted sensor processing and autonomous navigation. China's primary export MALE armed drone.
Wing Loong II has emerged as China's most successful military export product, with sales to over a dozen countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Its AI targeting system has been updated through multiple software revisions and the platform can now be integrated with a growing family of Chinese precision munitions. The aircraft's relatively low acquisition and operating costs compared to US and European alternatives have made it the dominant MALE UAV in regions where Western export restrictions prevent US sales.
Operated by UAE, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Jordan; used in Libya and Yemen conflicts
CASC is a Chinese state enterprise not accessible to US investors. Investors seeking exposure to the broader MALE UAV market may consider General Atomics proxy investments through L3Harris (LHX) as system integrators.