China’s rapid push into humanoid combat robots and AI-powered military systems is intensifying fears of a new global arms race where machines increasingly replace soldiers on the battlefield. But while Beijing showcases futuristic robotic troops and autonomous combat platforms, the war in Ukraine is already demonstrating how drones, robotic ground vehicles and unmanned strike systems are transforming modern warfare in real time.From AI-assisted reconnaissance bots and kamikaze drones to robotic assault vehicles capable of capturing enemy positions without infantry, militaries across the world are moving toward a future where humans may no longer dominate frontline combat. China’s expanding robotics industry,...