Artificial intelligence and commercial tech reshape modern military operations

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and commercial hardware continue to reshape battlefield dynamics globally. Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt described Ukraine’s deployment of autonomous drone systems as a pivotal revolution in military history. Meanwhile, former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that the conflict has evolved into a round-the-clock "technological war," crediting domestic robotics and unmanned systems with expanding long-range strike capabilities.

However, technological constraints and supply chains remain points of friction. SpaceX chief Elon Musk has maintained restrictions barring Ukrainian forces from leveraging Starlink satellite internet to strike targets within Russian territory. Simultaneously, Ukrainian military intelligence reported discovering an American-made microcomputer inside a newly produced Russian missile, suggesting potential AI-assisted guidance. In parallel, China's military has introduced specialized AI software to automate and coordinate large-scale simultaneous airstrikes.

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