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In the ever-evolving age of technological dominance, it’s hardly surprising that both the United States and China are racing to perfect the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military applications.
China’s aggressive approach to incorporating AI into its military strategy underscores its determination to challenge the long-standing U.S. military supremacy in the Indo-Pacific region. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China is diligently striving to create a defense strategy for the new era.
During the 20th CPC (Communist Party of China) National Congress, Xi emphasized Beijing’s dedication to AI development and intelligent warfare (referring to military systems enhanced by AI), marking a significant shift in China’s approach to national security and military operations.
In 2015, China implemented far-reaching military reforms, including a shift in focus for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) from land-based territorial defense to extended power projection. A central component of these reforms was the formation of the Strategic Support Force (SSF), tasked with integrating strategic functions such as space, cyberspace, information, and psychological warfare.
The SSF’s role in China’s AI military strategy is crucial, reflected in its substantial investments in AI innovation across various domains alongside the PLA. This investment forms part of a broader campaign to foster new technologies through public-private partnerships.
Given the high data volumes associated with the domains in which the SSF operates, such as space, cyber, and information operations, there is a strong emphasis on integrating AI-enabled applications. Its functions include maintaining situational awareness, analyzing potential strategies, and planning and wargaming.
In the realm of space operations, China is exploring the use of AI in managing large constellations of satellites and analyzing earth observation datasets. This includes target identification using satellite imagery, developing cognitive radio systems for space-based communications, autonomous satellite operation, and reducing the workload of ground satellite operators.
China’s strategic initiatives, facilitated by the SSF, align with its broader civil-military fusion effort. This aims to bridge the barriers restricting the PLA’s grasp of advancements from China’s high-tech commercial and academic sectors, which is essential for its ambition to establish global AI leadership.
Aware of the strategic significance of AI in modern warfare, the United States is also actively advancing its AI capabilities, particularly in military applications, to retain its global power status. » Read more