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China is developing AI-enabled robotic «wolf packs» designed to scout, supply and potentially support combat operations alongside troops in a future war — including a possible invasion of Taiwan — according to a new report.
The analysis from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) says Beijing is reshaping how wars can be fought by integrating artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems directly into frontline operations.
At the center of that effort are quadruped robots — often referred to in Chinese reporting as «robotic wolves» — that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is testing as part of its push toward what it calls «intelligentized warfare.»
While China has showcased robotic dogs in recent years, the report argues the People’s Liberation Army is moving beyond demonstrations and beginning to integrate these systems into coordinated battlefield units designed to operate at scale — particularly in high-risk scenarios such as the opening phase of a Taiwan invasion.
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FDD report warns China is preparing to reimagine warfare with its ‘robot wolf.’ (VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
The report warns that a force built around expendable, networked machines could allow Chinese commanders to sustain offensive operations while reducing risks to personnel, potentially lowering the political and military costs of conflict for Beijing.
«China is not just modernizing its military,» the report states. «It is reimagining how future wars will be fought.»
The U.S. military is also developing robotic and autonomous systems, though analysts say China’s ability to leverage its commercial technology sector could give it advantages in scaling production.
In testing and demonstrations cited in the report, the robotic systems are used primarily for reconnaissance and support roles, moving ahead of troops to map terrain, detect threats and carry supplies through hazardous areas. The quadrupeds can navigate difficult terrain, including stairs and debris-filled urban environments, and operate in coordinated groups to extend a unit’s reach.
Some Chinese reporting also depicts armed variants operating alongside troops and drones during simulated assaults, though many of these capabilities have not been independently verified.
«China is not just modernizing its military,» the report states. «It is reimagining how future wars will be fought.» (Photo by Li Gang/Xinhua via Getty Images)
The report identifies a potential conflict over Taiwan as the most likely scenario for deploying the systems.
An amphibious invasion would force Chinese forces to operate in dense urban terrain, contested coastal zones and degraded communications environments — conditions where unmanned systems could be used to clear routes, absorb initial losses and maintain momentum as troops push inland.
Despite the rapid development, the systems face limitations. They rely on communications links and battery power, making them vulnerable to jamming, cyber interference and logistical disruptions.
They are also susceptible to small arms fire and environmental conditions such as smoke or debris that can degrade sensors. The report notes that human operators remain in the loop for lethal decisions, limiting the systems’ autonomy in combat.
While China has showcased robotic dogs in recent years, the report argues the People’s Liberation Army is moving beyond demonstrations and beginning to integrate these systems into coordinated battlefield units designed to operate at scale. (SAM YEH/AFP via Getty Images)
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The report calls on U.S. policymakers to prioritize countering China’s autonomous systems, including developing strategies to disrupt robotic platforms and strengthening domestic technology capabilities. Analysts warn that as unmanned systems become more integrated into combat operations, they could shape the pace, risk and outcome of future conflicts.
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El ejército israelí (FDI) anunció el domingo la eliminación de Louay Hisham Mahmoud Basal, un francotirador de Hamas que según los servicios de inteligencia israelíes participó en la infiltración a la base militar de Zikim durante la masacre del 7 de octubre de 2023 y operaba recientemente para ejecutar ataques contra soldados israelíes.
Basal pertenecía al Batallón Zeitoun de la Brigada de la Ciudad de Gaza de Hamas. El ejército israelí indicó que representaba “una amenaza inmediata” para sus tropas y fue neutralizado en un “ataque de precisión” ejecutado el viernes. Según el comunicado, antes del ataque se tomaron medidas para reducir el riesgo de bajas civiles, incluido el uso de munición de precisión y vigilancia aérea.
La base de Zikim, ubicada en el sur de Israel cerca de la frontera con Gaza, fue uno de los blancos de los comandos de Hamas durante el ataque del 7 de octubre, en el que murieron unas 1.200 personas y otras 251 fueron tomadas como rehenes. Las FDI indicaron que sus tropas bajo el Mando Sur continúan desplegadas conforme al acuerdo de alto el fuego vigente y seguirán operando para neutralizar cualquier amenaza inmediata.
El anuncio militar se produjo en un domingo marcado por nuevas víctimas civiles en la Franja de Gaza. Un ataque israelí con aviones de combate contra un bloque de viviendas en el campo de refugiados de Nuseirat, en el centro de la Franja, mató durante la madrugada a una pareja y su bebé de cinco meses. Los fallecidos fueron identificados como Ibrahim Abu Malouh, de 38 años; su esposa, Alaa, de 36 años; y su hijo Osama, según informaron fuentes del Hospital Al Aqsa a la agencia EFE.
Al mediodía, un francotirador israelí mató a Samih Ibrahim Darduna, de 25 años, en el campo de refugiados de Yabalia, al norte de la Franja, según fuentes del hospital Al Shifa. Su cuerpo fue hallado cerca de una clínica de la UNRWA en el campo. También se recuperó ese día el cuerpo de Hani Abdulá Ibrahim Shakshak, un niño de ocho años desaparecido el sábado tras un ataque israelí contra un puesto policial en Al Tawam, al norte de la Franja.
El sábado, Israel había matado a cinco agentes palestinos y un menor en un ataque con dron contra ese mismo puesto policial, según informaron la Media Luna Roja Palestina, el Ministerio de Interior gazatí y fuentes médicas del Hospital Al Shifa.
Desde el inicio de la ofensiva en octubre de 2023, el número de muertos en Gaza asciende a 72.783, en su mayoría mujeres y niños, según el Ministerio de Sanidad de Gaza, dependiente de la administración de Hamas.
Al menos 172.779 personas más han resultado heridas. La cifra está incompleta, ya que muchas víctimas permanecen bajo los escombros, inaccesibles para los equipos de rescate.
Desde que entró en vigor el alto el fuego el 10 de octubre de 2025, los muertos suman 895 y los heridos 2.677. Al menos 776 cuerpos han sido recuperados de entre los escombros.
Los episodios bélicos del domingo se enmarcaron en un contexto diplomático de alta tensión. El primer ministro israelí, Benjamin Netanyahu, afirmó en la red social X que acordó con el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en una llamada del sábado por la noche, que cualquier acuerdo de paz con Irán implicará el “desmantelamiento de las instalaciones de enriquecimiento de uranio de Irán y la retirada de su material nuclear enriquecido del territorio”.
“Mi política, como la del presidente Trump, permanece invariable: Irán no tendrá armas nucleares”, concluyó Netanyahu.
Netanyahu también abordó con Trump el memorando de entendimiento para el desbloqueo del Estrecho de Ormuz y las próximas negociaciones hacia un acuerdo final sobre el programa nuclear iraní.
Trump, por su parte, publicó el domingo en Truth Social un mensaje en el que frenó las expectativas de un acuerdo inminente con Teherán. “He informado a mis representantes que no se apresuren a cerrar un trato, porque el tiempo está de nuestro lado”, escribió, confirmando que el bloqueo naval sobre los puertos iraníes continuará hasta que haya un pacto “certificado y firmado”.
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A Democratic socialist running for governor in Wisconsin once called to «defund, then abolish,» the police.
Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, in a flurry of posts on social media, called for the end of policing in the wake of the slaying of George Floyd and the shooting of Jacob Blake, before and during her time as an elected official.
In one post made in August 2020, first reported by CNN, Hong said, «I support defunding the police as a first step towards abolishing the police.»
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Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong. (Matthew Ludak for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
«Jacob Blake is fighting for his life, but he shouldn’t have to be,» she said on X, then Twitter. «We must also fight for his life and get justice for all those harmed by state-sanctioned violence.»
Blake was shot seven times in Kenosha, Wis., after police responded to a domestic disturbance call. The incident left him partially paralyzed and sparked a wave of violent protests in 2020.
He had a pocket knife on him that fell from his pocket in the altercation, which he picked up before being shot.
Hong again weighed in on the issue, this time as an elected official in October 2021 in response to federal prosecutors’ decision to not file charges against Officer Rusten Sheskey, who shot Blake over a year prior.
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«How is 7 bullets in the back not excessive force,» Hong said online. «Police exist to uphold white supremacy. Defund then abolish. Reform can’t be an option. My heart breaks for the trauma the Blake family and their community continues to endure.»
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Hong appeared to backtrack from the posts, but didn’t say whether as governor she would move to defund and abolish the police.
«There is no way I want to cut resources for public safety,» Hong said. «I don’t like crime. I don’t like unsafe streets. I also don’t like when a member of law enforcement abuses their power.»
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Wis. Rep. Tom Tiffany holds a cheesehead as he speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025 on Dec. 20, 2025, in Phoenix. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)
«Everyone deserves the resources they need to be safe, including housing, good-paying jobs, mental health supports and community resources,» she continued. «As governor, I will look at every part of the state and work with local leaders to shape solutions that address our immediate needs.»
Hong, who is endorsed by Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., is one of several candidates in a crowded primary for the Democratic nomination in Wisconsin. Primary Election Day is still a ways away on Aug. 11, and Hong is locked in a tight battle with former Lieutenant Governor and 2022 Democratic nominee for Senate Mandela Barnes.
The winner of their primary will likely square off against Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., a member of the House Freedom Caucus and front-runner in his bid for the Republican nomination. Tiffany, in a statement to Fox News Digital, took a shot at both candidates.
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«This is what today’s Democrat Party has become,» Tiffany said. «Whether it’s Francesca Hong doubling down on abolishing the police or Mandela Barnes calling to empty prisons while pushing to end cash bail, they are both far-left radicals who care more about protecting criminals than the innocent people harmed by their crimes.»
Tiffany’s campaign directed Fox News Digital to older posts from Barnes, too, where he pushed to «cut the prison population in half,» and legislation he introduced a decade ago to end cashless bail.
Fox News Digital reached out to Barnes’ campaign for comment but did not immediately hear back.
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