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China’s “Bohai Sea Monster” Reappears With Apparent Weapons Hardpoints

China’s ‘Bohai Sea Monster’ Returns With Signs of a Combat Role

New imagery of China’s unusual wing-in-ground craft appears to show underwing hardpoints, strengthening the case that the so-called Bohai Sea Monster may be intended to carry releasable payloads or weapons.

Key Takeaways

New images indicate the craft uses four turboprop engines with three-bladed propellers.
Apparent underwing hardpoints suggest a role involving releasable external stores.

DT Editorial Team·May 25, 2026·via twz.com

Regent’s Squire Drone Demonstrator Takes First Flight as Marines Watch Ground-Effect Logistics Concept

Regent says its Squire wing-in-ground effect drone demonstrator has completed a first test flight, advancing a concept the U.S. Marines are monitoring for logistics, ISR, rescue and other missions in contested maritime区域

Key Takeaways

Regent says the Squire sub-scale demonstrator completed a first test flight in Rhode Island.
The design uses hydrofoils and wing-in-ground effect flight just above the water surface.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 14, 2026·via twz.com