Caption: Screenshot of the robot dog shown during the China-Thailand joint military training “Commando 2024”. Photo: China Central Television
At the Sino-Thai joint military training “Commando 2024” held between China and Thailand in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, advanced simulation technologies and innovations in artificial intelligence, including robotic dogs and bird-like ornithopters, have been demonstrated.
These cutting-edge technologies strengthen counterterrorism efforts and enhance the capabilities of China’s modern military equipment in various scenarios. Experts suggest that this development not only strengthens domestic operations, but also helps China better position itself to export military technologies.
The China-Thailand “Commando 2024” joint military training marks the seventh event in the series of “Commando” joint training held between the Chinese and Thai militaries, according to China Military Online.
Focusing on joint counter-terrorism operations, the joint training included topics such as special demolition firing, helicopter landing, joint search and suppression, etc. It aimed to strengthen the joint operational capabilities of the two armies and inject more positive factors into regional stability.
During the training, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) demonstrated advanced equipment such as robotic dogs and bird-like ornithopters, introducing them to Thai military personnel on site, according to a video released by the Army on Wednesday. China Central Television.
The robotic dog has characteristics such as mobility, flexibility and a high level of intelligence. In special operations, it can help special forces members carry out close reconnaissance and shooting actions, according to CCTV.
The training took place in the context of anti-terrorist operations.
The reconnaissance team first used the training equipment to conduct multi-dimensional reconnaissance. Subsequently, the attack team raided the terrorists’ hideouts. At the same time, firepower targeted another terrorist stronghold, according to media reports.
Drones were on standby in the air to pursue fleeing targets. After the training was completed, military personnel from China and Thailand engaged in discussions and familiarized themselves with the training equipment.
This is not the first time that the PLA has brought unmanned equipment to a joint exercise with another country, as its robot dog attracted media attention during the Golden Dragon-2024 joint exercise in Cambodia and of the China-Laos Friendship Shield-2024 joint exercise in July. This year.
Against the backdrop of the rapid development of unmanned technologies and their wide application in actual combat in recent conflicts elsewhere in the world, China is accelerating the exploration and use of drones and robots, as well as their counter- attacks, Song Zhongping, a Chinese military expert and television commentator, told the Global Times on Thursday.
The introduction of these technologies in overseas joint exercises shows that the PLA is actively testing its capabilities in unfamiliar environments and circumstances, while also introducing them to friendly militaries with the aim of deepening friendship, to expand exchanges and strengthen pragmatic cooperation, Song said.
It is learned that China and Thailand have decided to provide educational training on topics such as the operation of reconnaissance equipment. In addition, the two sides will organize training exchanges at a national anti-terrorism training base. During the joint training scheduled to last until October 25, participating troops from the two armies will also conduct a series of cultural exchange activities to promote their traditional friendship, media reported.
