Artificial intelligence in China's revolution in military affairs/

KANIA Elsa B.

Artificial intelligence in China's revolution in military affairs/ Elsa B. Kania - 2021

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) seeks not only to equal but also to overtake the US military through seizing the initiative in the ongoing Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA). Chinese military leaders believe the form of warfare is changing from today's 'informatised' warfare to future 'intelligentised' warfare. The PLA's approach to leveraging emerging technologies is likely to differ from parallel American initiatives because of its distinct strategic culture, organisational characteristics, and operational requirements. This research examines the evolution of the PLA's strategic thinking and concepts of operations, seeking to contribute to the military innovation literature by evaluating major theoretical frameworks for the case of China.


PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY--MILITARY INNOVATION--EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES--ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE--INTELLIGENTISED WARFARE