If you’re on China’s internet, you might hear the myth: “China’s drones have already beaten America’s MQ-9 Reaper, not only in performance but also at half the price!” However, the real world has slapped this myth hard. Just two days ago, in response to China’s increasing pressure in the East China Sea, Japan did not fall for the “cheap and good” Chinese drones. Instead, they doubled their budget and increased their purchase of American-made MQ-9Bs. It’s not just Japan—India, the UK, and Canada are all lining up to buy America’s “Reaper.” The most embarrassing part is that even China’s “limitless” ally, Russia, chose to buy Iranian motorcycle engines instead of China’s so-called “high-end drones” when they needed drones the most. This is the reality of the global arms market: American drones are bought for combat, while China’s drones are bought for PowerPoint presentations.
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