China published footage of military training for robot and drone warfare

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Training footage broadcasted by China's state television shows units of China’s People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducting exercises focused on robot and drone warfare, featuring dozens of unmanned systems operating together in coordinated attacks. The video shows ground robots and aerial drones carrying out simultaneous and autonomous strike scenarios, with an emphasis on speed, saturation tactics, and AI-assisted decision-making. Multiple systems appear to engage targets at once, simulating high-intensity combat environments. Military analysts say the drills highlight China’s push to integrate artificial intelligence and unmanned platforms into future battlefield operations, aiming to overwhelm adversaries through numbers and rapid coordination. The date the footage was recorded could not be independently verified.