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Beijing Studies War Tactics and Strategies in Iran
Chinese military commentators are closely watching the US-Israel war in Iran, drawing lessons on AI integration, air and missile defense, and the economics of warfare. The conflict has reinforced China’s modernization efforts around intelligentized and systems-oriented warfare, with PLA scholars emphasizing the importance of networked warfare and systems competition. According to Breaking Defense, Chinese researchers are using the conflict to test and refine their concepts, potentially shaping the country’s future military strategy.