(DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) — Saudi Arabia remains one of the largest buyers of Chinese-made arms in the Middle East, emerging as the first export customer for the high altitude long endurance (HALE) drone “Wing Loong-10B” (WL-10B).
Developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the “Wing Loong-10B” will serve with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).
The Chinese delegation also brought the high-altitude drone to the World Defense Show 2024 held in Riyadh from February 4 to 8.
The WL-10B drone acquired by Riyadh is an export variant of the WL-10 used by the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
It can reach a maximum speed of 620 km/h and fly up to 15,000 meters with the capability to stay airborne for 20 hours.
Saudi Arabia remains one of the largest buyers of Chinese-made arms in the Middle East, emerging as the first export customer for the high altitude long endurance (HALE) drone "Wing Loong-10B" (WL-10B).