CAS Haiyi gliders
A Chinese buoyancy-driven ocean-observation family, with scientific deployments and distinct deep-diving demonstrators.
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A Chinese buoyancy-driven ocean-observation family, with scientific deployments and distinct deep-diving demonstrators.
A long-endurance AUV formerly called Solus-LR, with a manufacturer-reported 2,023 km submerged demonstration in 2026.
The current Solus-XR identity, offered as a large modular battery or fuel-cell AUV with an announced confidential defence sale.
Medium-size Rainbow-family aircraft with a dated official specification and continuing manufacturer-described variant development.
Concept / announced
Named Rainbow-family programme confirmed in CASC's exhibition announcements; production acceptance and definitive current specifications remain unverified.
Named Chinese quadruped programme with reconnaissance, armed and support role variants publicly demonstrated in 2026.
Small Colombian surveillance aircraft with documented military sales and a separate VTOL development.
Colombian multipurpose tactical drone publicly demonstrated at F-AIR 2025.
Heavy-lift disposable flying wing for logistics and lightweight sensor missions.
Small South African surveillance-aircraft programme, historically developed for defence and civil observation applications.
Twin-engine surveillance conversion based on the Diamond DA42 civil-aircraft platform.
Ukrainian long-range aircraft codified in August 2026, with reconnaissance and strike configurations described by the MoD.