Anjian (Dark Sword) Supersonic UCAV

The Anjian (Dark Sword) is a conceptual Chinese supersonic unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for high-speed, high-maneuverability air combat and reconnaissance. It features a stealthy delta-wing design with canards and a single ventral air intake. The platform is intended to serve as a high-speed loyal wingman or autonomous interceptor to counter advanced aerial threats.

The Dark Sword concept was first publicly revealed as a scale model at the Zhuhai Airshow in 2006 by the Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute (601 Institute). After years of apparent inactivity, a photo of a full-scale mock-up or technology demonstrator emerged in 2018, indicating ongoing research. The program serves as a testbed for advanced technologies, including high-G unmanned flight control, stealth, and supersonic aerodynamics. Its development highlights the People's Liberation Army's long-term interest in integrating autonomous, high-speed combat drones into its future air combat doctrine.