The United States urgently needs a cheap, mass-produced small UAV to counter the threat of enemy autonomous attack boats. This need stems from the successful use of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine, which has made the US military aware of the importance of unmanned systems. To this end, the Pentagon has issued a tender to procure small drones with multiple capabilities. Such small drones need to have the ability to carry other sensors or **, be able to participate in or assist in other missions, and can be deployed on deck, in a davit or in a container. This tender is actually an application of swarm drone tactics to naval operations, with the aim of dismantling the enemy's numerical superiority. However, the biggest difficulty facing the Pentagon at the moment is not conceptual innovation, but how to put these new concepts into practice. In practice, there are many technical, tactical and legal issues that need to be addressed. First, the technical challenge is to ensure that small UAVs are highly autonomous and stable.
Because these drones need to perform tasks in complex naval environments, they must have the ability to avoid collisions, adapt to adverse weather conditions, and make autonomous decisions. In addition, the communication and control systems of drones also need to have a high level of security to prevent interference or attack by the enemy. Second, the tactical challenge is how to synergize drones with other combat platforms. These small UAVs can not only perform tasks independently, but also cooperate with other combat platforms such as sea boats and aircraft. Therefore, it is necessary to establish an efficient communication and command system to ensure that UAVs can receive mission instructions in a timely and accurate manner, and achieve seamless integration with other combat platforms. In addition, there are legal and ethical challenges. With the development of unmanned systems, more and more questions have been raised about the legitimacy and ethics of the use of drones.
Therefore, it is necessary to establish relevant legal regulations and ethical guidelines to regulate the use of UAVs and ensure their legality and ethics in combat. In general, the demand for small UAVs in the United States is imminent. However, there are still many technical, tactical and legal challenges that need to be addressed to translate these new concepts into action. Only by overcoming these difficulties can we truly realize the application of UAVs in naval operations and improve the combat capability of the US military. The Rise of China's Drone Technology: Challenging Low-Cost Drone Production in U.S. Manufacturing In recent years, China's drone technology has made great strides, putting it at the forefront of the drone field. This achievement has not only attracted wide attention in China, but also attracted international attention. However, the Pentagon in the United States faces a difficulty: it is difficult to create a large number of low-cost UAVs against China without using Chinese components. UAV swarm tactics are an important aspect of Chinese drone technology.
It works by uniting multiple drones to form a formidable force with highly effective attack and defense capabilities. Last year, CCTV feature films and Saudi Arabia's results proved China's superiority in the field of attack and defense of swarm drones. This makes the Pentagon realize that even if the United States can shoehorn together a large number of drones, it will not be able to change China's dominant position in this area. So, how did China achieve this breakthrough? First of all, China has a high level of UAV technology. China has always attached great importance to scientific and technological innovation and R&D investment, and has invested a lot of resources in the field of drones. This allows Chinese drone manufacturers to continuously improve and upgrade their technology and launch more advanced and high-performance products. Secondly, China's manufacturing strength is also an important guarantee for the rise of drone technology. As a major manufacturing country in the world, China has a complete industrial chain and huge production capacity. This allows Chinese drone manufacturers to mass-produce and reduce costs.
In contrast, manufacturing in the United States faces higher costs and lower efficiency, making it difficult to compete with China. In addition, China's market demand is also an important factor driving the development of drone technology. As one of the most populous countries in the world, China has a huge demand for drones. This has prompted Chinese drone manufacturers to continuously innovate and improve their products to meet market demand. However, the rise of drone technology in China has also sparked some questions and controversies. There are concerns that China's drone technology could be used for military purposes, threatening international security. In addition, some are concerned that China's drone technology could have a negative impact on the economies and jobs of other countries. These issues need to be addressed on a global scale. In conclusion, the rise of China's drone technology poses a huge challenge to the U.S. manufacturing industry. The Pentagon needs to recognize that simply relying on a large number of drones will not change China's advantage in the offensive and defensive field of swarm drones.
On the contrary, the United States needs to increase investment in the research and development of drone technology, and strengthen cooperation with other countries to jointly promote the development of drone technology. Only in this way will the United States be able to remain competitive in the field of UAVs, ensuring the needs of the economy and the economy.