The U.S. has enjoyed superiority in military technology since the end of the Cold War. But this edge is being rapidly eroded by its main rival, China, which seems determined to become a global leader in technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) that could potentially revolutionize warfare.

As Beijing focuses on a defense strategy for what it calls the new era, the aim is to integrate these innovations into the Peoples Liberation Army, creating a world-class force that offsets U.S. conventional military supremacy in the Indo-Pacific and tilts the balance of power.

How important AI has become for Chinas national security and military ambitions was highlighted by President Xi Jinping during the 20th Party Congress last October, where he emphasized Beijings commitment to AI development and intelligent warfare a reference to AI-enabled military systems.

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The next arms race: China leverages AI for edge in future wars - The Japan Times