1 soldier, 200 drones: China showcases rapid launch and agility in swarm warfare tactics

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alcott WeiJanuary 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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The People's Liberation Army (PLA) in China has revealed details of its AI-enabled drone swarm warfare tests. According to a CCTV report, a single soldier can control over 200 drones capable of autonomous task division and precise formation flying. The drones, developed by the PLA-affiliated National University of Defence Technology, utilize AI and data links for rapid launch and coordinated operations. These drone swarms can perform multi-target reconnaissance and strike operations simultaneously. Researchers emphasize the drones' ability to autonomously negotiate and collaborate through intelligent algorithms, enhancing their effectiveness in swarm warfare scenarios.

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Xiang Xiaojia 60% CCTV ×470% National University of Defence Technology ×275% China 80% People's Liberation Army 90%

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drone swarm warfare 100% drones 90% artificial intelligence 80% autonomous algorithms 70% military technology 60% reconnaissance 60% strike operations 60% autonomous intelligence 50% pla 50%

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