Military Technology

The rise of AI and unmanned aircraft systems has changed the battlefield forever. CSIS explores the nexus between defense technologies and emerging challenges to warfighting effectiveness in the twenty-first century.

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Photo: Fabio Murgia/CSIS; assets from Wikimedia Commons

Photo: Fabio Murgia/CSIS; assets from Wikimedia Commons

China’s High-Tech Drive in 10 Charts

In this commentary, Scott Kennedy breaks down the main findings of his CSIS report, The Power of Innovation: The Strategic Value of China’s High-Tech Drive, through 10 charts.

Commentary by Scott Kennedy — April 10, 2026

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