China’s military is developing more than 50 types of drones with varying capabilities, amassing a fleet of tens of thousands of drones, potentially 10 times larger than Taiwan and the US combined.

Apart from the two adversaries racing to develop 6th-generation fighter jets, the two countries have shown a remarkable commitment to operationalizing “Loyal Wingmen.”

The “Loyal Wingman” concept is akin to the 6th generation crewed fighters having AI-enabled bodyguards that will fly in tandem with human pilots, increasing their situational awareness and helping them with complex missions with minimum risk.

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Russia also is pairing the SU-75 with drones. China has a Mach 7 drone.