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Military Applications of AI/ML in Defense
What capability problem does Military Applications of AI/ML in Defense address for European deterrence, readiness and strategic autonomy?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are poised to transform the character of warfare in the coming decade.
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Platform publication · DFM Analysis report · 2026-06-13
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are poised to transform the character of warfare in the coming decade. Defense analysts note that “the advent of AI is ushering in profound changes to competition and conflict,” given that AI is a dual-use, general-purpose technology proliferating rapidly beyond traditional military control. Major powers are prioritizing military AI as a strategic imperative: for example, Russia’s war in Ukraine has become the first conflict where both sides deployed AI for military purposes, turning the battlefield into an “AI war lab”.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are poised to transform the character of warfare in the coming decade.
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