Preface:

In June 2025, at the port of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a cluster of 36 drones surged toward a U.S.-made "Patriot" air defense system. A silent beam of light swept across the sky, and the drones fell like moths to a flame. The anti-drone system purchased by Saudi Arabia from China Electronics Technology Group (CETC) successfully shot down all 36 drones, achieving a 100% interception rate in actual combat. A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet was shot down by a drone, drawing international attention. It can be said that drones have quietly become the main actors on the battlefield, playing an important role. In the Russia-Ukraine conflict, drones have become the core means for Ukraine to bomb Russia, and are currently one of the few available methods.

In the conflict between Iran and Israel, facing Iranian drones, the Israeli air defense system quickly exhausted its intercepting missiles, ultimately having to request a ceasefire. Russia has been searching for a way to counter Ukrainian drones on the battlefield but has not yet found a good answer. The United States and Israel have also found it particularly troublesome to deal with Houthi armed drone attacks. However, China has made significant progress in this field and has demonstrated our advanced capabilities in actual combat. It can be said that China is not only making remarkable progress in the field of drones, but is also leading the world in the field of anti-drone technology.

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The Chinese anti-drone weapon arsenal features a multi-layered defense system, demonstrating the immense power of our anti-drone systems in actual combat. With the global increase in drone threats, China has established a world-leading anti-drone technology system. From lasers to microwaves, from fixed platforms to mobile platforms, China has provided multiple solutions to counter drone attacks. China's anti-drone system is a comprehensive solution, covering multiple systems, with both hard and soft countermeasures, covering aspects such as early warning detection, command and control, electronic jamming, firepower strikes, and post-strike assessment.

The "Tianqiong" system developed by China Electronics Technology Group integrates radar, optical sensors, electronic jammers, and laser weapons to form a multi-layered defense network. The system has a standard power of 30 kilowatts, and the cost per single launch is just a few dollars. "Silent Hunter" is another star product, with a power range of 30-100 kilowatts and a maximum range of 4 kilometers, capable of penetrating five layers of 2mm steel plates at a distance of 800 meters. In February 2023, during a real combat scenario in Saudi Arabia, the system made its debut and demonstrated its impressive power, shooting down 13 drones in one go.

The 625E mobile high-power microwave anti-drone system is known to netizens as the "Drone Griddle," capable of eliminating small drone swarms in one go. This system is equipped with a mobile phased array radar specifically designed to detect small drones, combined with a microwave emitter vehicle and a combined gun-missile armored vehicle, forming a complete terminal defense system. It can be said that in the field of anti-drone warfare, we have formed a low-cost anti-drone system that matches cheap drones, which can efficiently and at a very high cost-effectiveness intercept them. We have found the key to dealing with drones, which is the best solution.

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Proven in actual combat, China's anti-drone system has a 100% interception rate, and its sustainability, precise connectivity, and economy are top-tier. China's anti-drone system gained fame in actual combat in Saudi Arabia. According to reports, when Saudi Arabia was attacked by drones, the Chinese anti-drone system was activated and shot down 36 incoming drones, achieving a 100% success rate in interception. More importantly, the amount of money spent by the Chinese anti-drone system to achieve successful interception was very small, allowing for rapid replenishment and quick implementation of new interceptions.

China is particularly skilled at providing system-level solutions, which is true in all fields, especially in the field of anti-drone technology. Anti-drone system solutions usually consist of early warning radars, electro-optical detection systems, acoustic detection systems, electronic reconnaissance systems, electronic jamming systems, laser air defense systems, data links/communication systems, command and control systems, and logistics support systems. Our strongest point lies in the integration of these systems.

Shooting down 36 drones is not the first case. In 2022, when facing a Houthi armed drone swarm attack, the "Silent Hunter" system showed its potential for the first time. The system successfully intercepted 13 suicide drones while defending Saudi oil facilities. Official reports from China Electronics Technology Group also revealed more solid data: the "Tianqiong" system successfully intercepted 110 drones within a year of testing, maintaining a 100% success rate.

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China is dominating in the anti-drone field, becoming an object of envy for the U.S. and Russia. When China's anti-drone systems were shining brightly in the Middle East, traditional military powers faced setbacks in this field. Russia and the United States exposed obvious shortcomings in dealing with drone threats, paying a heavy price. In conflicts with Iran and the Houthis, the U.S. and Israel could only use very expensive intercepting missiles, resulting in heavy costs and ultimately failed interception attempts.

The global anti-drone market is expanding rapidly at an annual growth rate of 27.9%, and is expected to reach $14.6 billion in size by 2031. The U.S. Department of Defense estimates that the cumulative value of the anti-drone market from 2024 to 2029 will reach $10.1 billion, with Chinese products already occupying a favorable position. Chinese equipment not only leads in technology but also pioneers new concepts in warfare. It is reported that the "Tianqiong" system will integrate an artificial intelligence module in the future, significantly improving target identification accuracy and response speed.

China Electronics Technology Group has already applied AI algorithm threat assessment modules in its systems, enabling 24-hour intelligent monitoring with a false alarm rate as low as 0.01%. From oil fields along the Persian Gulf coast to battlefields on the plains of Eastern Europe, from civil aviation airports to future low-altitude economic corridors, China's anti-drone systems are reshaping the global defense landscape—ending the monopoly of million-dollar missiles with laser beams costing just a few dollars.

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