AI, drone tech take center stage at China military intelligent technology expo

The PLA Information Support Force is developing more than ten categories of experimental unmanned systems and intelligent military equipment, displayed alongside platforms including the Z-10 attack helicopter at a Chinese military intelligent technology expo. The breadth of systems on display—spanning land, sea, and air domains—signals that the Information Support Force, established in 2024 to consolidate PLA network and data functions, is accelerating integration of autonomous and AI-enabled capabilities across warfighting domains. The concurrent mention of the China-Pakistan Warrior-IX joint exercise indicates these platforms are being validated in multinational operational contexts, not merely showcased domestically.