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The C4ISR Architecture Behind China's Autonomous Airpower

The C4ISR Architecture Behind China's Autonomous Airpower

The Datalinks, Hardware, and Algorithms Enabling the PLA's Autonomous Kill Web and How They Compare to U.S. Efforts.

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Jun 20, 2025
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This is the first in a two-part series. Part I deconstructs the technology that makes swarms and collaborative aircraft work. Part II will analyze how the PLA intends to use them in a future conflict.

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