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deployment2026-08-28 00:00 UTC🇨🇳 PLAAF test facility near Malan, Xinjiang, China
Imagery shows China's WZ-X stealth flying-wing drone undergoing testing at Malan facility
New satellite imagery and photos reportedly show the large low-observable WZ-X flying-wing UAV at the PLAAF test facility near Malan, Xinjiang. The images are discussed as confirming aspects of the drone’s wing configuration and indicating ongoing testing activity.
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Type
deployment
Occurred
2026-08-28 00:00
Reported
2026-09-04
Location
PLAAF test facility near Malan, Xinjiang, China
Coordinates
35.2459, 108.4472
Confidence
72 / 100
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
No damage reported; imagery indicates testing/ground activity of the WZ-X UAV at a test base.
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