Blue Arrow-7 air-to-surface missile

The Blue Arrow-7 is a Chinese export air-to-surface missile associated with the LJ-7/AKD-10 family and carried on Wing Loong-class UAVs. In Libya, it was documented in strikes tied to UAE-operated drones supporting the Libyan National Army during the 2019-2020 Tripoli campaign.

Libyan Civil War (2014-2020)Libyan National Army

Conflict side: Libyan National Army
Built by: Norinco
Built in: China

Blue Arrow-7 air-to-surface missile, Air-to-surface missile, Munitions

Image source: Blue Arrow Missile Display

Profile

Type: Air-to-surface missile
Conflict side: Libyan National Army
Origin: China
Service note: Late 2010s export service

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Service History

In service: Export air-launched missile used on Chinese UAVs and helicopters
Used by: Libyan National Army, United Arab Emirates
Wars: Libyan Civil War (2014-2020)

Production History

Designer: Norinco
Designed: 2010s
Built by: Norinco
Built in: China
Unit cost: Not publicly confirmed
Produced: 2010s-present
Number built: Not publicly confirmed
Variants: LJ-7 domestic version, Blue Arrow-7 export version

Specifications

Guidance: Semi-active laser homing
Role: Air-to-surface anti-armor strike munition
Platform: Associated with Wing Loong-class UAVs
Warhead: HEAT

Conflict Usage

Libyan Civil War (2014-2020): Side: Libyan National ArmyRole: Drone-launched precision strike missileprecision fires strike UAV
In the Libyan Civil War (2014-2020), Human Rights Watch documented Blue Arrow-7 remnants at strike sites linked to UAE-operated Wing Loong II drones supporting LNA-aligned operations around Tripoli.

Blue Arrow-7 air-to-surface missile Images

Blue Arrow-7 air-to-surface missile, Air-to-surface missile, Munitions - view 1 — Source: Blue Arrow Missile Display

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Sources

Human Rights Watch Libya UAE Strike ReportPublisher: Human Rights Watch | Note: Supports Blue Arrow-7 remnants at strike sites in the Libyan Civil War (2014-2020) and the UAE-operated Wing Loong II used by LNA-aligned forces in those strikes. | Accessed: 2026-06-21 Blue Arrow Missile DisplayPublisher: State Administration for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense | Note: Supports the Blue Arrow-7 name and official exhibition context for the missile family. | Accessed: 2026-06-21 Chinese UAV Spreads Its WingsPublisher: Aviation International News | Note: Supports Blue Arrow 7 as an export weapon displayed with the Wing Loong II UAV and its air-to-surface role. | Accessed: 2026-06-21