China is rapidly advancing its AI-driven military technology, highlighted by Norinco’s unveiling of the autonomous P60 combat-support vehicle powered by DeepSeek, the nation’s leading AI model.
A Reuters investigation found hundreds of patents and procurement records revealing Beijing’s systematic effort to integrate artificial intelligence into its defense systems, including autonomous targeting and battlefield decision-making tools.
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continues to seek both restricted Nvidia chips and domestically made hardware like Huawei AI processors, reflecting China’s push for “algorithmic sovereignty.”
DeepSeek has emerged as the preferred AI system in multiple PLA tenders in 2025, underscoring Beijing’s intent to reduce reliance on Western technology.
Meanwhile, the U.S. has reiterated its commitment to keeping advanced AI technologies out of the hands of adversaries amid growing military AI competition.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 28, 2025
