The Time reports in an article that the Chinese People's Army is recruiting soldiers who are not afraid of dying in battle and obey orders without asking questions.
Let's talk about "robots". Very soon battalions of military robots will be deployed to fight alongside humans. Beijing's goal is to have regional supremacy in this sector and global supremacy in the short to medium term. The first public appearance of such robotic systems occurred for the first time during a military exercise last year.
But for a couple of weeks, national TV stations have talked about it openly, defining this new indispensable and decisive technology for the commanders of the armed forces.
"They may in the future fight side by side with human soldiers on the front lines“A military official told CCT (China Central Television).
It was President Xi himself who urged the military to develop combat-ready high-tech weapons alongside humans. In the last decade, China has in fact intensified its investments in military technologies to bridge the gap with the United States, a world leader in the sector.
It is no coincidence that Chinese military researchers are focusing their efforts on the unmanned aircraft, ships and drones sectors.
The absolute novelty for an army that already has over 2 million people is the enhancement of its military capabilities with thousands of robots. Thus, modern warfare enters a new era. According to rumors robotic systems will replace human soldiers from physical labor and extreme dangers to allow soldiers to focus on decisions and planning, a military expert told the Global Times, a newspaper run by the party.
The Chinese-made military robot takes the form of a belted vehicle that can tackle all terrains and climb stairs in urban environments. It is equipped with a machine gun and, according to the state broadcaster, has an infrared sensor to allow it to detect movement at night and can carry a small missile. "It has powerful capabilities," the state broadcaster said. "The robot's tactical activities will be completely under the control of a human operator."