Some of China’s 11,000 mega bridges could be at risk from small drones: study

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Researchers in China conducted simulations of a drone attack on major suspension bridges to assess their vulnerability to modern warfare tactics. The study found that a drone carrying 30kg of TNT could potentially collapse a key bridge by detonating near the main suspension cable.

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