Over the past two years of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the world has witnessed the importance of modern warfare weapons such as drones. As a pioneer in military technology, China has not only seized this trend, but also demonstrated its full range of solutions to the international arena in terms of unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles, and front-line situational detection systems. These technological achievements not only show the strength of the Chinese industry, but also make Russia, a pioneer country in the use of UAVs, feel unprecedented demand pressure. At the international defense exhibition held in Saudi Arabia, China's North Industry, aerospace science and technology and other giant companies appeared, exhibiting high-tech ** including the rainbow series of drones and the Feihong series of cruise missiles. These products not only cover many types of UAVs and cruise missiles, but also demonstrate the ability to cooperate with each other. This systematic display is not only a demonstration of technology, but also a demonstration of strategic thinking. The fact that Chinese industrial enterprises can put forward such a comprehensive solution is supported by profound technology accumulation and mature production system. There are only a handful of countries in the world that can do this. This not only demonstrates China's leading position in this field, but also hints at Russia's shortcomings in this area. 
Although Russia exhibited some traditional and new equipment at this exhibition, it is slightly inferior to China's high-tech **. Although Russia has equipment with real combat experience, the lack of high-end UAV technology is obvious. This gap is not only at the technical level, but also in terms of strategic vision and preparation for future wars. Although Russia has benefited from civilian drones from a Chinese manufacturer, it is a stopgap measure that cannot meet long-term military needs. While the suicide drones and small cruise missiles that Russia currently relies on have their value, the need for high-end unmanned combat systems in modern warfare goes far beyond that. The Russian army's thirst for a drone like the Rainbow 9 is a technical shortcoming that it urgently needs to make up. However, China's neutrality and Russia's limited military spending make it difficult for Russia to obtain these high-end**. Russia's military budget has increased dramatically, but the strain on resources is real in the ongoing conflict. The shortcomings of the Russian army in the number of drones and technology limit its performance in modern warfare. Russia's current predicament is not only a problem of technology and resources, but also a lack of strategic vision. Equipment that relies on civilian technology and emergency modifications, although it can solve immediate needs, cannot meet long-term strategic needs. Russia needs not just a single system, but a comprehensive, systematic solution, as China has demonstrated. The display of the Chinese first-class workers is not only a demonstration of technical strength, but also a prospect for future war preparations. This outlook is based not only on technological progress, but also on a deep understanding of the nature of warfare. And Russia clearly has a long way to go in this regard. 
Despite the challenges Russia is currently facing, it also provides an opportunity for Russia to re-examine its strategy and technological landscape. The harsh realities of war make it imperative for countries to keep making progress and innovating. Russia's military thinking and strategic layout urgently need to be reshaped and upgraded in the process. The success of the Chinese industry has given the world a profound enlightenment: in modern warfare, only by constantly innovating and constantly improving its own technology and strategic capabilities can it be invincible. For Russia, this is not only a challenge, but also an opportunity. By learning from the experience of countries such as China, Russia is fully capable of reshaping its position in the international military-technical arena. But this requires Russia to jump out of the framework of the thinking of the contest and really devote itself to the preparation and innovation of future wars.