Chinese drone experts have reportedly traveled to Russia to engage in technical development work on military drones with state-owned weapons manufacturer IEMZ Kupol. Despite Western sanctions, this collaboration has flourished, with Kupol receiving multiple shipments of Chinese-made attack and surveillance drones, according to European security officials and documents reviewed by Reuters.

In a development unveiled last year, Kupol created the Garpiya-3 drone in China with local expert assistance. This marks the first detailed report about Chinese experts' significant role in Russia's military-use drone development. Officials suggest this collaboration reflects a strengthening relationship between Russian and Chinese companies, as drones gain critical importance in the Ukraine conflict.

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