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China Develops Q-Ships: Armed Merchant Vessels Camouflaged for Naval Operations

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China is developing Q-ships, a new class of armed merchant vessels that can launch drones and missiles while camouflaged as ordinary cargo ships. The prototype, Zhong Da 79, is equipped with advanced radar and weapon systems, enabling it to conduct surprise attacks and support military operations. This initiative is part of China's broader military modernization efforts, potentially linked to strategies regarding Taiwan.

China Develops Q-Ships: Armed Merchant Vessels Camouflaged for Naval Operations
Feb 4, 2026, 5:19 PM

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