China's AI 'Dark Factory' More Than Doubles J-20 Stealth Fighter Production Efficiency
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South China Morning Post reports China's automated 'dark factory' — where AI-driven machinery and autonomous vehicles operate 21+ hours daily with no human workers on the floor — has more than doubled production efficiency for J-20 stealth fighter components. China is now producing an estimated 100-120 J-20s annually across five production lines, with 300+ airframes completed. Facilities now exceed the footprint of Lockheed Martin's entire F-35 complex, with capacity projected to hit 400 advanced fighters annually by 2027.