New Military Agency Assigned To Develop Advanced Equipment, Weapons
July 27 2017
The Chinese military has established a new agency that oversees the development of advanced weapons, such as stealth aircraft and electromagnetic guns, reports the South China Morning Post.
The Scientific Research Steering Committee was set up in early 2017.
However, it was only revealed this week in a documentary carried by state broadcaster CCTV, noted the Financial Times (U.K.).
The committee reports to the Central Military Commission, led by President Xi Jinping.
The...
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