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A Chinese team made a big splash with a drone swarm world record
Researchers have set a record for the largest swarm of underwater drones in history.
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Researchers have set a record for the largest swarm of underwater drones in history. Officially recognized by Guinness World Records, the trial saw 116 TH-618 drones deployed in a 164 ft by 65 ft pool, where they autonomously executed a series of formations and maneuvers. (For comparison, and Olympic-sized swimming pool is approximately 164 ft by 82 ft.) The August 2026 test has strong ties to the People's Republic of China's military pipeline.
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