Commentary
The United States and China are locked in a technological arms race to dominate the future of warfare through AI-enabled drones, manned-unmanned teaming, and autonomous naval platforms that could redefine global military power.
A CS-5000T drone is seen during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, on Sept 3, 2025. Pedro Padro/AFP via Getty Images
Antonio Graceffo
Author
Antonio Graceffo, Ph.D., is a China economy analyst who has spent more than 20 years in Asia. Graceffo is a graduate of the Shanghai University of Sport, holds an MBA from Shanghai Jiaotong University, and studied national security at American Military University.
