An autonomous military drone is an unmanned aerial system capable of performing certain tasks autonomously, such as navigation or detection, but the firing decision is generally still validated by a human. These are known as intelligent armed drones or autonomous lethal systems (ALS). Examples of autonomous military UAVs 🇺🇸 XQ-58A Valkyrie (USA) The XQ-58A Valkyrie is […]
In less than a decade, artificial intelligence in the armed forces has gone from emerging technology to capability foundation: major powers are now reconfigure their equipment plans around agents capable of analyzing, planning and executing complex tasks at very high rates, while keeping humans in the loop for any lethal decisions. 🇺🇸 United States: on […]
Since the start of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, drones have played a crucial role, radically transforming the way battles are fought. What began as a series of conventional engagements has rapidly turned into a technological war in which drones play a central role. The massive use of these unmanned aerial vehicles by both […]
In 2024, global military spending reached a record $2,718 billion, marking a 9.4% increase over the previous year. This increase, the largest since 1988, reflects a decade of continuous growth, with a total increase of 37% between 2015 and 2024. The top five spenders in 2024 were the United States, China, Russia, Germany and India, […]
As modern militaries seek to increase tempo, mass, and survivability, a new class of platforms is emerging: drone motherships. These are air, land, or sea-based systems designed to launch, recover, and command swarms of unmanned vehicles, multiplying effects across domains. Where once a single Reaper was sufficient, now dozens of smaller, cheaper drones—networked via AI—promise […]
As the Russian-Ukrainian conflict has intensified since February 2022, one of the most significant changes has been the rapid evolution of means of transport for people on the battlefield. While using traditional mechanized transport, this war has seen the rise of light, agile, often civilian and modified means of transport, which are redefining mobility at […]
A new era in maritime operations Unmanned surface and underwater vehicles (USVs and UUVs), once relegated to niche roles like reconnaissance and mine-clearing, are now reshaping naval warfare. From asymmetric strikes in the Black Sea to major acquisitions in the Indo-Pacific, maritime drones have moved well beyond the prototype phase — they are now combat-relevant […]
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) founded as the Chinese red army by the Chinese communist party, has undergone a remarkable rise in power in recent years, placing it among the world’s most influential military forces. In 2024, China will be the world’s second-largest military power, just behind the United States, outstripping Russia in many areas. The […]
The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) represents a major step forward in European defense. It aims to ensure Europe’s autonomy and sovereignty in terms of defense and security. Estimated at 100 billion euros, the FCAS is at the heart of a new-generation weapons system (NGWS). The birth of the project The FCAS was initiated in […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more and more pervasive across various sectors, sparking intense debates about its application in the armed forces. This article delves into the global ascent of AI in armed forces, shedding light on its advantages while addressing the ethical and humanitarian concerns accompanying its deployment. Understanding military artificial intelligence The military […]
