Unmanned assets to play growing role in Great Powers numbers game

摘要

In September, the US Department of Defense released its annual report on 'Military and Security Developments Involving the Peoples Republic of China (PRC).' The congressionally mandated report serves as an authoritative assessment on military and security developments involving the PRC. This years report highlighted the links between China's national strategy and developments in Chinas armed forces. The strategy calls for 'the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation by 2049, including the transformation of the Peoples Liberation Army into a 'world-class' military.