Emerging trends in China's development of unmanned systems

To better understand trends in Chinese unmanned systems research, development, acquisition, and employment, and their potential implications, RAND undertook exploratory analysis to lay an initial foundation for future research on China's development and use of unmanned systems, including unmann...

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Main Authors: Chase, Michael, Gunness, Kristen (Author), Morris, Lyle J. (Author), Berkowitz, Samuel K. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, Calif. RAND Corporation [2015]©2015, 2015
Series:Research report
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Key Findings
  • Summary
  • Introduction
  • Roles for Unmanned Systems
  • Overview of Chinese UUVs and USVs
  • Overview of Chinese UAVs
  • National-Level Funding and Support
  • Unmanned Systems and Maritime Disputes
  • Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands Case Study
  • Other Civilian Uses of Unmanned Systems in China
  • Conclusions and Implications
  • Areas for Additional Research and Potential Future Developments
  • A Note About Sources
  • Notes
  • References
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 11-13)