AI-Drone Swarms: The New Frontier in U.S.-China Military Arms Race

April 14, 2024
AI-Drone Swarms: The New Frontier in U.S.-China Military Arms Race
  • U.S. and Chinese military are preparing for warfare involving AI-powered drone swarms.

  • Drone swarm advancements have initiated an arms race with global acquisition implications.

  • The Pentagon is investing in cost-effective drones to counteract China's regional ambitions.

  • China is also advocating for their development of AI-enabled military weapons.

  • A Georgetown study revealed that a third of 2020 military contracts were for smart unmanned systems.

  • Fully operational combat drone swarms are predicted to emerge within five years, but key developments could occur earlier.

  • The proliferation of drone swarm technology risks increasing global instability and conflict.

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