Wuhan: Chinese military UAP task force uses AI
Chinese Air Force researcher Chen Li revealed that the military operates a UAP task force employing artificial intelligence to manage rising sightings. A three-tier system assesses threat levels based on object behaviors and characteristics.
Background
Background
On June 4, 2021, Chen Li, a member of the early warning academy of the Chinese air force in Wuhan, China, stated that the armed forces maintain a dedicated unit for unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Human analysts, he said, were overwhelmed by the growing number of military and civilian reports.
Analysis and Technology
The group uses artificial intelligence to process the data. There is a three-tier reporting system for collecting and evaluating reports. Each object is assigned a threat index taking account of factors such as observed behaviour, frequency, aerodynamic design, radioactivity, possible manufacture, and materials. A radar specialist from Xian attributed the increase to the use of drones and to intensified US activity in the South China Sea.
Significance
The disclosure points to a systematic Chinese approach to UAP monitoring, comparable to Western initiatives, and highlights security concerns in sensitive regions. Primary sources include reports by Stephen Chen in the South China Morning Post and by Tim McMillan and M. J. Banias at The Debrief.