The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has likely made significant progress in developing effective manned-unmanned teaming (MUMT) concepts and employment tactics. As early as 2024, combat units began participating in the combat method validation process for MUMT. A maintainer affiliated with the 9th Aviation Brigade based at Wuhu Air Base in Anhui Province claims his unit supported the validation of new combat methods for the J-20 involving “MUMT coordinated penetration operations”. This is likely a combat method to enable the suppression or destruction of enemy air defenses in preparation for strikes or other offensive air operations.
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