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China Boosts AI Radar to Combat Drone Swarms

3/13/2026

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China is enhancing radar systems with artificial intelligence to detect low-altitude drones, according to military scientist Xu Jin.
Xu Jin says drone swarm tactics pose a significant challenge.
His remarks follow reports that the AI initiative improved radar detection against many drones.
The Pentagon is expanding layered air defenses in the Middle East due to rising Iranian drone attacks.

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Story summary

China is enhancing radar systems with artificial intelligence to detect low-altitude drones, according to military scientist Xu Jin.
Xu Jin says drone swarm tactics pose a significant challenge.
His remarks follow reports that the AI initiative improved radar detection against many drones.
The Pentagon is expanding layered air defenses in the Middle East due to rising Iranian drone attacks.