China unveils automated interception drones to neutralize unmanned aerial vehicles

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China unveils automated interception drones to neutralize unmanned aerial vehicles, according to Interesting Engineering. China showcased low-cost, AI-guided drone interceptors at a counterterrorism forum in Beijing this week, where experts discussed new technologies and their potential misuse by terrorist groups. The high-speed interceptors were showcased at the Great Wall-2026 International Forum on Counterterrorism, which ran from 13 to 15 October.

Organized by the People’s Armed Police, the event brought together more than 320 defense experts and military delegates from 62 countries. Discussions focused on the growing role of AI and uncrewed systems in counterterrorism, as well as the risks they pose for recruitment, reconnaissance, and coordinated attacks.

AI-guided interceptors target small drones The interception drones featured AI guidance systems designed to neutralize “low, slow and small” unmanned aerial vehicles with high precision and rapid response times. The exhibition also included humanoid robots , robotic dogs, unmanned ground vehicles, drone detection equipment and laser-based defense systems.