High-speed jet-powered UCAV designed for autonomous strike missions. Features AI-driven autonomous target selection and engagement capability.
WJ-700 is designed for supersonic dash capability that would allow it to penetrate adversary air defenses at speeds that defeat older surface-to-air missile engagement envelopes. CASIC has marketed the platform heavily at international air shows, positioning it as a cost-effective alternative to expensive crewed combat aircraft for nations seeking precision strike capability. China's development of high-speed autonomous combat drones reflects its strategic priority of developing weapons that can compress the decision timelines of potential adversaries.
Unveiled at Airshow China 2018; PLAAF development program; export variant marketed
CASIC is a Chinese state-owned enterprise barred from Western investment. The WJ-700 threat trajectory benefits US investment in counter-hypersonic programs at Northrop Grumman (NOC) and Raytheon (RTX).