China Deploys Laser-Equipped Type 19 Vehicle to Counter Drones in Taiwan Conflict Scenario
Unverified images show the PLA testing a mobile laser weapon on an amphibious vehicle to defend against drone swarms.
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| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 6% |
| 17 Sept, 11:08 UTC | 6% |
| 17 Sept, 10:55 UTC | 6% |
| 17 Sept, 10:23 UTC | 7% |
| 17 Sept, 09:36 UTC | 7% |
| 16 Sept, 06:37 UTC | 6% |
| 16 Sept, 05:19 UTC | 6% |
| 15 Sept, 15:18 UTC | 7% |
| 15 Sept, 14:17 UTC | 7% |
| 15 Sept, 11:31 UTC | 7% |
| 15 Sept, 08:08 UTC | 7% |
| 15 Sept, 06:30 UTC | 7% |
| 15 Sept, 05:31 UTC | 7% |
| 15 Sept, 03:17 UTC | 7% |
| 14 Sept, 14:25 UTC | 7% |
| 14 Sept, 09:03 UTC | 7% |
| 14 Sept, 08:54 UTC | 7% |
| 14 Sept, 08:06 UTC | 7% |
| 14 Sept, 06:46 UTC | 7% |
| 13 Sept, 10:12 UTC | 7% |
| 12 Sept, 10:12 UTC | 7% |
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The story so far
2 publishers have covered this in 4 articles since 12 Sept 2026. South China Morning Post published first, on 12 September at 14:00 UTC; Times of India followed 19h 51m later. The most recent article, from South China Morning Post, appeared on 15 September at 11:01 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: South China Morning Post, Times of India.
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- China x Taiwan military clash before 2027? — the market puts it at 6%, with $30k traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Jan 2027.
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How it unfolded
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- South China Morning PostWhy PLA’s laser-equipped Type 19 vehicle could matter in a Taiwan conflict7%
- Times of IndiaChina’s new anti-drone weapon is laser on wheels: Why it matters for modern warfare7%
- South China Morning PostTaiwan defence logistics under fire over missing chargers for US drones7%
- South China Morning PostTaiwan tests US-made MQ-9B drones to counter PLA ‘grey-zone’ operations7%
- Current odds6%
Sources
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- Taiwan tests US-made MQ-9B drones to counter PLA ‘grey-zone’ operations South China Morning Post
- Taiwan defence logistics under fire over missing chargers for US drones South China Morning Post
- China’s new anti-drone weapon is laser on wheels: Why it matters for modern warfare Times of India
- Why PLA’s laser-equipped Type 19 vehicle could matter in a Taiwan conflict South China Morning Post
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