China announces AI boost to radar as drone swarms confound detectors in Iran war
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China is enhancing its radar technology with AI to improve the detection of low-altitude drones, a response to the increasing use of drone swarms in modern warfare. According to radar expert Xu Jin, the AI algorithm has significantly boosted radar's ability to detect numerous low-flying drones, which pose a challenge to traditional radar systems. This initiative is driven by the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, where both sides are deploying large numbers of inexpensive suicide drones. Xu Jin, chief engineer at the 38th Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, revealed the development during Beijing's "two sessions" meetings in March 2026. The enhanced radar aims to address the difficulty in distinguishing and detecting large numbers of drones, some with coordinated task capabilities.
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AI-ExtractedXu serves as chief engineer for early warning and detection at the 38th Research Institute.
He was referring to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, which began at the end of last month.
China is using AI to help its radars better detect low-altitude drones.
Drone swarm tactics – as used in the US’ ongoing attack on Iran – were an emerging challenge for radar systems.
The AI algorithm showed an “unexpected boost” to the radar’s target detection capabilities.
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