A new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered radar system that continuously analyzes the electromagnetic spectrum for interference has been developed by a team from the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation’s 14th Research Institute.
In what the researchers claim is the world’s first AI-powered radar system for a military aircraft, the system, when trialed on an aircraft, reportedly demonstrated exceptional performance under conditions that tend to disrupt conventional radar.
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Its developers explained that the AI-enhanced radar maintained near flawless target tracking, even when it encountered advanced jamming techniques intended to confuse or disable sensors.
Further, in trials where standard radar systems lost track of a target about one-quarter of the time, the AI-powered radar adapted in real time, thus increasing detection rates — reportedly rising from the earlier 70% to 80% range to more than 99%.
Helping to boost detection rates is that when the new smart radar detects jamming, it quickly shifts frequency, beam direction and waveform to evade suppression, thereby enhancing resilience and maintaining target tracking even in hostile environments.
Additionally, the radar can also adjust within milliseconds when enemy tactics shift.
