China’s Military AI Wish List

2026

Open publication workspace · Sign in to read the full PDF.

AI-generated summary

1) This report analyzes thousands of Chinese military procurement requests to reveal the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) priorities and ambitions for AI-enabled military technologies, offering critical insights into China's defense modernization and its implications for global security.

2) * Analysis of over 9,000 PLA Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from 2023-2024, focusing on AI for C5ISRT (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting).
* Detailed examination of PLA's pursuit of AI across domains including space, cyber, and cognitive warfare, with specific attention to counter-U.S. military advantages and sophisticated surveillance capabilities.
* Exploration of implications for U.S. policymakers, including the need to respond to China's AI advancements, counter emerging AI-DSS, and adapt diplomatic and military signaling strategies.

3) China, Military AI, PLA, C5ISRT, Defense Modernization

Check the original publication for accuracy and context.