The still-unnamed fighter-sized drone is clearly optimized for high performance, likely with supersonic capabilities, as well as low observability.

China’s vast military parade in central Beijing wasn’t just a dazzling display of firepower—it was a choreographed declaration of ambition. From hypersonic missiles to robotic troops, the sheer scale and sophistication revealed a military on the move.

"They want to demonstrate to the world that they're doing new and old," explained military analyst Michael Clarke in an interview with Sky News, encapsulating the motivation behind Beijing's new military spectacle.