Beijing: China has built a shark drone to help it spy on and hunt down enemy ships and submarines. The stealthy sea robot can move at speeds of six knots and will help conduct reconnaissance as well as search and destroy missions for the country’s military.
Developed independently by Beijing-based Boya Gongdao Robot Technology, the unmanned device was unveiled at the 7th China Military Intelligent Technology Expo on Monday. And it has already been deployed for use by the forces.
It’s functions include search and rescue, battlefield surveillance, hydrological survey, communications relay and underwater tracking missions.