The Chinese military has introduced 5G technology, allowing 10,000 robots to work together in swarms in the air, on land, and at sea, even over rugged terrain.
China Mobile Communications Group and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) have worked together to bring Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-) to life at the tactical level. The world's first military-grade 5G mobile base station provides high-speed, low-latency, and secure communication between up to 10,000 devices within a 3-kilometre radius. This technology enables soldiers in the field to perform coordinated swarm operations in the air, on land, and at sea.
The innovation marks a substantial advancement in unmanned warfare capabilities. The advanced 5G network offers 10 gigabits per second data capacity and less than 15 milliseconds latency, even in areas prone to electromagnetic interference, such as urban or mountains. The system enables communication between PLA troops and unmanned systems even when moving at speeds up to 80 km/h.
This innovation enables the large-scale deployment of unmanned vehicles such as drones, ground robots, and maritime vessels that operate as a cohesive unit. These swarms can perform complex tasks automatically, surpassing human soldiers in accuracy and efficiency. The PLA also integrates artificial intelligence into these systems to enhance its autonomous decision-making and cyber warfare capabilities. The resilient communication network provides functionality even when satellite signals are blocked, or ground stations are absent, which is a significant advantage in modern combat.
