China revealed new advancements in its swarm warfare tactics, highlighting that a single soldier can command over 200 unmanned aerial vehicles simultaneously.
The demonstration was aired by state broadcaster CCTV and involved tests conducted by the National Defense Technology University, affiliated with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
According to the report, the swarm strategy relies on artificial intelligence and data links capable of coordinating the rapid launch of hundreds of drones. These devices operate in precise formations and divide tasks using autonomous algorithms, allowing for the simultaneous execution of reconnaissance and attack missions against multiple targets.
The footage showed researchers monitoring the performance of the drone group in real-time on a control screen. Each unit can switch between functions such as reconnaissance, distraction, and attack, depending on the needs of the operation.
According to Xiang Xiaojia, a researcher at the institution, each drone is equipped with smart algorithms that enable communication and autonomous negotiation between the units, forming a highly coordinated collaborative swarm capable of acting jointly on the battlefield.
Source: South China Morning Post | Photo: Freepik – ArthurHidden | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
