96 Drones Simultaneously: China Unveils New Military System
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China unveils a new weapon system: "Atlas" can control up to 96 drones simultaneously. According to state media, the deployment has already been successfully tested – with precise hits and AI-controlled swarm coordination.
China has introduced a new military drone system named "Atlas". As reported by Chinese state media, including CCTV and the "Global Times", the complete process of a deployment was demonstrated for the first time.
The system is based on multiple vehicles. A launch vehicle can launch up to 48 drones. A separate command vehicle is supposed to control up to 96 drones simultaneously.
How the Drone Swarm Operates
According to CCTV, "Atlas" consists of a ground combat vehicle, a command vehicle, and a support vehicle.
The drones can be equipped with different payloads. These include reconnaissance systems, attack means, as well as communication or jamming technology. According to the report, the drones can act as a coordinated swarm during deployment.
The control is carried out using algorithms that enable communication, information exchange, and position adjustments between the drones. This allows them to operate together even in complex situations.
Test with Multiple Target Objects
The "Global Times" reports that the system was tested on a test site. Three similarly looking vehicles were positioned as targets.
Initially, reconnaissance drones were launched to identify the targets. Subsequently, attack drones precisely hit the targets.
The process demonstrated a coordinated combination of reconnaissance and attack.
Flexible Deployment Options
According to military expert Wang Yunfei, quoted by the "Global Times," the system can be used in various ways.
Drone swarms could be used to overwhelm air defense systems by deploying a large number of flying objects simultaneously. Similarly, operations are possible where drones remain over an area and wait for a target.
Electronic combat drones could also be used to disrupt enemy systems.
Significance for Modern Warfare
Military experts believe that unmanned systems will play an even greater role in the future. Drone swarms, in particular, are considered a technological advancement as they enable coordinated operations with many units.
With the presentation of "Atlas," China, according to state media, demonstrates progress in combining drone technology with algorithm-based control.
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