UAE explores China’s Feilong-300D loitering munition

20 November 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco) has unveiled the Feilong-300D, a

low-cost, long-range loitering munition (also known as a suicide drone).

The combination of affordability and scalable production potential has prompted interest from several Middle Eastern states, including the UAE.

The note provides an overview of the following aspects:

Key factors driving UAE’s interest
UAE views on the Feilong-300D
Emirati considerations

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