US News: The deployment of autonomous robots powered by AI is expected to transform military power and reshape the rivalry between China and the United States.
The US military is planning to deploy thousands of drones within the next two years to counter China s numerical advantage in personnel and military hardware. The US Air Force is working on building a new generation of AI drones, with a target cost of approximately $3 million each. One notable drone in development is the XQ-58A Valkyrie, which has a compact, stealth design and can carry various weapons. The Valkyrie is designed to act as a wingman to manned fighter jets and perform tasks such as reconnaissance and defensive maneuvers. Its low cost and expendable nature make it valuable in high-risk missions.