Chinese and Japanese Drone Race Intensifies
Drones have taken centre stage in an escalating arms race betweenChina and Japan as they struggle to assert their dominance over disputed islands in the East China Sea.
China is rapidly expanding its nascent drone programme, while Japan has begun preparations to purchase an advanced model from the US. Both sides claim the drones will be used for surveillance, but experts warn the possibility of future drone skirmishes in the region's airspace is "very high".
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While Asians do tend towards collectivism, calling them a "drone race" is a bit much.
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It's just like the nuclear arms race, but with drones. Or the battleship race between Great Britain and Germany back in the day.