But the article in the latest issue of Modern Weaponry also noted that AI technology had risks and challenges and its use should be approached with caution.
“Artificial intelligence will leverage its self-learning capabilities in the development of weapons and equipment, serving as an advisory tool that provides recommendations,” according to the article in the publication run by state defence corporation China North Industries Group, or Norinco.
It said the technology could also provide more efficient and accurate design and simulation tools using historical data and optimising design algorithms, and it could significantly upgrade traditional systems like artillery production.
AI would do that by analysing historical trajectory data and integrating real-time sensor data. So it would learn about then create more detailed firing tables for the artillery, and adjust the key factors that affect projectile accuracy.
“The earlier a traditional weapon system was introduced and the lower its level of automation, the more significant the performance enhancement that can be achieved by applying AI to optimise its design methodologies and underlying performance principles,” the article said.
