AI, quantum navigation & drone swarms: China’s J-50 aims to ‘leapfrog’ fighter technology

 China’s next-generation stealth fighters are being designed with advanced autonomous capabilities. These aircraft could fly without pilots and navigate without satellite signals. The Shenyang Aircraft Design & Research Institute is leading this research effort. Concepts include automatic control and quantum navigation for difficult combat situations. These fighters will also control large groups of drones for various missions. China’s next-generation stealth fighters are being designed with advanced autonomous capabilities. These aircraft could fly without pilots and navigate without satellite signals. The Shenyang Aircraft Design & Research Institute is leading this research effort. Concepts include automatic control and quantum navigation for difficult combat situations. These fighters will also control large groups of drones for various missions.