China's Achievements in Unmanned Combat Equipment Development and Global Trends: Observations from the 80th Anniversary Victory Day Parade

doi:10.3981/j.issn.2097-0781.2025.04.009

Abstract

Abstract:

From the perspective of the unmanned combat equipment systems showcased during the military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, this paper analyzed their performance characteristics, technical advantages, and application scenarios. It summarized the progress and prospects of unmanned combat equipment development in China and discussed the latest trends in global unmanned combat equipment development, providing references for the innovative development of China's unmanned combat equipment.

Key words: military parade, unmanned combat equipment, performance characteristic, technical advantage, innovative development

摘要：

以纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年阅兵式上参阅的无人作战装备为视角，分析其性能特点、技术优势与运用场景。基于此，总结中国无人作战装备发展的进步和前景，提出全球无人作战装备的最新发展趋势，为中国无人作战装备的创新发展提供参考。

关键词: 阅兵式, 无人作战装备, 性能特点, 技术优势, 创新发展

LIU Yang, LIU Chang. China's Achievements in Unmanned Combat Equipment Development and Global Trends: Observations from the 80th Anniversary Victory Day Parade[J]. Science and Technology Foresight, 2025, 4(4): 111-125.

刘杨, 刘畅. 中国无人作战装备成果及全球趋势————基于抗战胜利80周年阅兵的观察[J]. 前瞻科技, 2025, 4(4): 111-125.

Figures/Tables 15

Fig.1 Operational unmanned combat equipment on display at military parade (Image source: CCTV News)

Fig.2 A new type of unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) with a tailless stealth configuration on display at military parade (Image source: Aerospace Knowledge)

Fig.3 A new type of air superiority UCAV featuring diamond-shaped main wings and DSI inlet configuration on display at military parade (Image source: Aerospace Knowledge)

Fig.4 A new type of unmanned wingman aircraft featuring a low aspect ratio configuration on display at military parade(Image source: Aerospace Knowledge)

Fig. 5 A new type of naval unmanned helicopter on display at military parade (Image source: Aerospace Knowledge)

Fig.6 Multiple ground unmanned combat systems, including reconnaissance and strike assault vehicles, mine clearing and explosive ordnance disposal vehicles, and squad support vehicles on display at military parade (Image source: Aerospace Knowledge)

Fig. 7 Unmanned surface vessel on display at military parade (Image source: Aerospace Knowledge)

Fig.8 Technical characteristics of AJX002 domestically produced unmanned underwater mine-laying system unveiled at military parade (Image source: Janes)

Fig.9 A high-power microwave weapon cooperative networking anti-UAV combat system configured in a “master vehicle-slave vehicle” mode

Fig. 10 Market capacity trend of China’s unmanned equipment systems (2024-2031, Data source: Janes)

Fig. 11 UAV swarms can provide battlefield situation information sharing, including vision support, for ground unmanned vehicles

Fig. 12 New generation of unmanned combat platforms will integrate a large number of advanced technologies(Image source: Janes)

Table 1 Major unmanned "Loyal Wingman" models/projects in the world

国家/地区	型号/项目
中国	“飞鸿”FH-97A、攻击-11等
美国	XQ-58A“女武神”（Valkyrie）、UTAP-22“灰鲭鲨”（Mako）、YFQ-42A/44A等
俄罗斯	S70“猎人-B”、“莫尔尼亚”（Molniya）等
欧洲（法国、瑞典、意大利、西班牙、瑞士、希腊）	“神经元”（NEURON）
澳大利亚	MQ-28A“幽灵蝙蝠”（Ghost Bat）
土耳其	“红苹果”战斗无人机系统（MIUS）
新加坡	“箭”（Arrow）
印度	“勇士”（CATS）、“加塔克”（Ghatak）
韩国	低可观测无人僚机系统（LOWUS）

Fig.13 An integrated unmanned combat system featuring flexible combination and autonomous coordination of various unmanned combat platforms

Table 2 Layout map of unmanned equipment industry

上游（原材料）	中游（加工/制造/总装）	下游（应用）
结构材料：碳纤维复合材料；热塑性复合材料；钛合金及铝锂合金材料等；隐身材料：结构型吸波材料；多功能隐身涂层；智能隐身蒙皮材料等；能源动力材料：高能量密度电池材料；燃料电池材料；高温合金与陶瓷基复合材料等；传感器材料：氮化镓（GaN）半导体材料；柔性电子材料等	无人作战装备组件加工/制造：通信导航、数据链系统；雷达、红外、电子传感器系统；能源动力系统；任务负荷系统；模块化系统集成；高精度数控加工、3D打印等；无人装备整机总装：无人机、地面无人车辆、无人艇、水下无人载具/潜航器等总装；系统联调；无人装备测试/试验：功能与性能测试；环境适应性试验（高低温、湿热、振动、冲击等）；静态/滑跑/系留/野外/海试等	军用，民用

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