India, May 22 -- China is preparing for the launch of drone carrier Jiu Tian. As per state media reports, this "drone mothership" is expected to take off for its first mission by the end of June.

The June mission was confirmed by state broadcaster CCTV on Monday. As per media reports, the first mission flight will mark the start of a series of tests before the People's Liberation Army deploys the long-range unmanned aerial vehicle.

As per a report by the South China Morning Post, Jiu Tian, which translates to "high sky," made its debut at China's premier Zhuhai air show in November 2024. It was developed by Shaanxi Unmanned Equipment Technology.

The drone mothership has a maximum range of 7,000km and an altitude of 15,000 metres. As pe...