Chinese Military Develops AI System for Air Strike Operations

The Chinese military has announced the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to plan and coordinate air strikes, according to a report by the South China Morning Post cited by RIA Novosti on Tuesday. The AI system is specifically developed to support military exercises involving dozens of combat units and hundreds of targets, as well as to assist in the formulation of operational plans in the field. The move underscores Beijing’s commitment to accelerating the integration of advanced technology into the ranks of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Military analyst Zhang Junshe explained that the use of AI can accelerate and optimise the decision-making process in military operations. According to him, this technology is capable of processing real-time calculations of battlefield developments while determining the most effective targets for various types of weapon systems. “AI can also help determine the timing of ammunition use, improve attack accuracy, and reduce resource wastage during operations,” Zhang told the Global Times.