China’s PLA sets up new military academy colleges for AI, drones and discipline
China has set up several new institutions at military academies to train specialists in hi-tech and discipline inspection as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) works towards its centennial modernisation goals. The College of Unmanned and Intelligent Engineering, the College of Combat Support NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers) and the College of Equipment Support NCOs were established within the PLA…
China has established several new military academies to train specialists in cutting-edge technology and discipline enforcement as part of its centennial modernisation plans. The PLA Army Engineering University in Beijing unveiled the College of Unmanned and Intelligent Engineering, focusing on artificial intelligence and unmanned systems.
Meanwhile, the National Defence University (NDU) inaugurated the College of Discipline Inspection, Law and Politics, aimed at cultivating a clean and upright military environment. The PLA Joint Logistics Support Force Engineering University expanded by adding four new colleges and one institute under its umbrella. These initiatives come as the PLA increases its focus on drones, AI, and robotic systems, aligning with the United States' establishment of a new Autonomous Warfare Command for similar technologies.
The new NCO colleges at the PLA Army Engineering University emphasize equipping soldiers with specialized technical skills at the grassroots level. NDU’s new college will handle professional training for military discipline inspectors, rule-of-law education for commanders, and postgraduate programs relevant to the PLA’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign.
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