China uses military drones, heavy-lift and C909 planes in huge forest fire drill

What happened: China held a large-scale forest fire drill in southwest China on Monday, using military drones, heavy transport aircraft and seaplanes to bring new technologies into emergency response operations. Key numbers: More than 1,600 personnel and over 40 aircraft took part. The drill simulated a major forest fire in a high-altitude mountainous region of Chongqing. Why it matters: The exercise reflects efforts to integrate the latest technologies into emergency response operations, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

China held a large-scale forest fire drill in southwest China on Monday, using military drones, heavy transport aircraft and seaplanes to bring new technologies into emergency response operations.

The exercise reflects efforts to integrate the latest technologies into emergency response operations, according to state broadcaster CCTV.