Artificial intelligence and automation reshape modern military strategy

Global armed forces and defense analysts are increasingly highlighting artificial intelligence as a decisive factor in modern warfare. Former Google chief Eric Schmidt described Ukraine's reliance on autonomous drones as one of history's largest military revolutions, noting a broader strategic shift away from conventional heavy weaponry. Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov characterized the confrontation with Russia as a rapid "technological war" demanding continuous innovation cycles and expanded robotic deployment.

Technological integration is accelerating across multiple theaters. Ukrainian military intelligence reported recovering an American-made microcomputer inside a newly manufactured Russian missile, indicating onboard AI processing capabilities. Concurrently, China's military is deploying AI systems designed to coordinate and plan simultaneous strikes against hundreds of aerial targets. However, commercial boundaries persist, with SpaceX maintaining restrictions on utilizing Starlink communications for Ukrainian strikes inside Russian territory.

Sources: Liga net, NEXTA, NV, Point, The Insider