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  • Defence News: China preparing for modern warfare – not humans, robotic soldiers, dogs to be used in combat next |

    China has been holding military exercises around Taiwan. It has also entered into skirmishes with India on multiple occasions. China’s People’s Liberation Army recently carried out a two-day large-scale military exercise surrounding Taiwan. During a recent joint military exercise with Cambodia, the PLA displayed the capabilities of its robotic dog which has been equipped to handle and shoot using high-end guns.

    The video of the robotic dog participating in the military drill has gone viral on social media. Chinese state media Global Times reported that the technical sophistication of the intelligent equipment shows that it can greatly enhance combat efficiency and reduce casualties. As per reports, countries like China, America, and other developed countries are working to develop human like robots that can be deployed in wars.

    Robot Dog Soldier

    The robotic dog weighs 15 kilograms and is equipped with a 4D super-wide-angle sensing system. As per the reports, the robotic dog has a battery and power system that allows it to operate for two to four hours. It can also perform manoeuvres such as forward and backward movement, jumping, crouching, and independently arranging movement routes to avoid obstacles to close in on its target in less time. It’s operated using a remote control and sends data to the command centre in real-time.

    Chinese PLA armed robot dogs demonstrate their capabilities in military exercises in Cambodia. https://t.co/SMU9ScixAP pic.twitter.com/OKeTwMDdlx — Clash Report (@clashreport) May 26, 2024

    During the recent drill, the robot was using QBZ-95 assault rifle. As per Chinese media reports, another bigger version of the robot dog weighs more than 50 kilograms and can conduct armed assault missions. The Global Time said, “The drills show that the PLA has been intensively testing multiple types of robot dogs in terms of technologies and tactics….Capable of accompanying troops in high-risk tasks, robot dogs can greatly enhance combat efficiency and reduce casualty.”

    Chinese PLA soldier walking with his armed robot dog. pic.twitter.com/KPsA2oL1eT

    — Clash Report (@clashreport) May 23, 2024

    The world is already witnessing the extensive use of explosive drones by Ukraine against Russia. The drones are so lethal that it doesn’t give time to soldiers or tanks to escape.

    Where does the Indian Army stand?

    Countries across the globe are increasingly using modern warfare equipment including drones and robots. The Indian Army is still behind China or the United States in this. At present, the Indian Army has been spotted only with the reconnaissance robotic dogs. However, as per reports, the army is looking to procure or develop AI-enabled tactical combat robots also called a tactical Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicle (UGCV), similar to one being used by China.

  • Ex-British fighter pilots lured by way of China to coach its military, claims UK

    The previous pilots of the Royal Air Power (RAF) are being utilized by China to lend a hand perceive the way in which by which Western planes and pilots perform.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 18, 2022 19:55 IST

    Britain is issuing an intelligence alert to warn its former pilots. (Picture: Representational/Reuters)

    By way of India These days Internet Table: Round 30 former British army pilots have reportedly long past to coach Folks’s Liberation Military team of workers in China. It’s being stated that those ex-UK pilots are lured by way of the Chinese language army for coaching PLA officers and the United Kingdom executive has made up our minds to take “decisive steps” so as to prevent such recruitment schemes, making an attempt to headhunt its serving and previous army pilots.

    In keeping with a file by way of BBC, Britain is issuing an intelligence alert to warn former Royal Air Power (RAF) and different Armed Forces team of workers in opposition to operating for the Chinese language army.

    “We’re taking decisive steps to prevent Chinese language recruitment schemes making an attempt to headhunt serving and previous UK Armed Forces pilots to coach Folks’s Liberation Military team of workers within the Folks’s Republic of China,” an MoD spokesperson stated.

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    “All serving and previous team of workers are already topic to the Professional Secrets and techniques Act, and we’re reviewing the usage of confidentiality contracts and non-disclosure agreements throughout Defence, whilst the brand new Nationwide Safety Invoice will create further gear to take on recent safety demanding situations – together with this one,” the spokesperson added.

    A number of officers from the West have claimed that efforts to headhunt such pilots had been going down and ramped up lately.

    The spokesperson additionally identified that coaching pilots does no longer breach any present UK regulation, however the nation’s Defence Ministry is making an attempt to discourage such practise. “Do not move and teach international air forces with out checking with the MOD whether or not they’re a international air power we wish to see you teach – can be a excellent rule,” he stated.

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    The BCC file additionally published that those former British pilots are being requested to give an explanation for the way in which by which the Western air power operates and such knowledge might be important within the tournament of any battle.

    A Western professional defined the monetary side of the scheme, declaring that “this is a profitable bundle this is being presented to British pilots. Cash is a robust motivator”. The professional additionally stated that some pay programs are anticipated to be up to $270,000.