Military forces accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence in modern combat

Global armed forces and defense developers are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence into combat systems, transforming contemporary battlefield operations. Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt stated that Ukraine's deployment of autonomous drone systems represents a pivotal revolution in military history. Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov noted that maintaining continuous technological cycles and expanding domestic robotics have significantly multiplied Ukraine's long-range strike range.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian intelligence reported finding an American-manufactured microcomputer inside a newly built Russian missile, indicating possible AI-assisted targeting capabilities. However, commercial restrictions continue to impact operations, as SpaceX owner Elon Musk maintains limits barring Ukrainian forces from using Starlink satellite internet to conduct strikes inside Russian territory. In parallel, China's armed forces have deployed specialized AI systems capable of coordinating large-scale simultaneous airstrikes.

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