The German army is working on integrating artificial intelligence to expedite decision-making in wartime. This was reported by Reuters, citing a statement from the head of the armed forces, Christian Freuding.
The system is designed to analyze battlefield data faster than humans and learn from the experiences of Ukraine and other armies, the lieutenant general noted.
He shared insights from his visits to Ukrainian command posts, where drones and modern sensors have significantly increased the volume of data collected.
“Ukrainians are using information gathered over four years of war. Based on this, AI can determine how the enemy acted in similar situations in the past and suggest countermeasures,” he said.
Freuding emphasized that tasks currently requiring hundreds of personnel and several days of work could be significantly accelerated with AI. He stated that traditional methods alone are insufficient to “break the enemy's decision-making cycle.”
The military proposed using data from Ukraine and German exercises to fine-tune analytical tools. He stressed that AI would only be used as a supplementary tool to support human decision-making.
No specific service has been chosen yet, but integrating the technology is a priority.
Freuding also highlighted the importance of aligning Germany's AI systems with evolving NATO standards.
“I believe we need to launch a working solution as quickly as possible. Of course, issues of data sovereignty and security must be taken into account,” he added.
The US is Already Implementing AI
The Pentagon also plans to accelerate decision-making using artificial intelligence and make it a central element of its strategy to integrate sensors and strike systems in combat operations.
Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg stated that granting the Maven Smart System from Palantir Technologies the status of a “program of record” will ensure “stable funding and resources” necessary for development, integration, and combat operations.
The US Armed Forces are already using the Maven mission management platform across all commands. It provides a battlefield map, helps identify and select targets, and matches them with weapon systems.
The system is reportedly widely used in Iran.
Recall that in February, media reported on the use of the AI tool Claude in a military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.