China is Using DeepSeek to Develop Advanced Warplanes
The Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute has been behind the design of several major fighter aircraft used by the Chinese military
DeepSeek AI is now being used in the research and development of China’s most advanced fighter jets, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.
The information was confirmed by Wang Yongqing, an executive at the Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute—a subsidiary of the state-run Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
Speaking to state media, Wang said his team is leveraging DeepSeek to develop new technologies for warplanes. The AI model is reportedly helping engineers "analyze and resolve complex problems based on practical needs."
The Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute has been behind the design of several major fighter aircraft used by the Chinese military.
Beyond aerospace, DeepSeek AI has been gaining momentum across a range of industries in China. Recently, German automaker BMW announced plans to integrate DeepSeek into its vehicles sold in China.
They join domestic manufacturers like Geely, Zeekr, and Dongfeng, who are already using the AI system in their operations. Zeekr, for example, plans to pair DeepSeek-R1 with its proprietary models to enhance smart cockpit features.
Recent reports suggest that DeepSeek is training its next model—R2—using Huawei Ascend 910B chips.
By relying on homegrown solutions like Huawei’s Ascend 910B, DeepSeek would demonstrate that China can overcome geopolitical barriers and emerge as a major player in the global AI race, challenging the very policies that were designed to hold it back.
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