Russia Secretly Producing Military Drones in China for Ukraine War

Intelligence sources reveal Russia's collaboration with Chinese specialists to develop and manufacture advanced UAVs despite Beijing's official denials.

European intelligence sources and documents reviewed by Reuters indicate that Russia's IEMZ Kupol is developing and testing Garpiya-3 drones in China.
Kupol has delivered seven military drones, including two G3 models, to its headquarters in Izhevsk, Russia, for further testing.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry denies knowledge of the project, asserting strict control measures on drone exports and maintaining a neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The White House and NATO have expressed deep concern over the reports, urging China to ensure its companies are not providing lethal aid to Russia.
Plans for a joint Russian-Chinese drone research and production center in Xinjiang have been revealed, potentially producing up to 800 drones annually.