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Enhancing Military Capability Through Artificial Intelligence: Trends, Opportunities, and Applications

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Industries are changing in ways that are unimaginable due to the rapid progress of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. It has become the keystone that will drive several industries into previously unheard-of levels of growth in the future. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a great deal of promise to transform military capabilities in various fields. AI’s importance is growing in a world where terrorist activity is a persistent danger to both international peace and national security. Its capacity to handle enormous volumes of data, decipher intricate patterns, and act quickly gives defense forces the advantage they need to remain ahead of the constantly changing security scenario. To protect public safety and international peace, AI-driven systems can help with threat identification and mitigation, improved surveillance and reconnaissance, and faster response times. With AI’s further advancements, the military industry stands to benefit greatly from its ability to combat the growing dangers posed by terrorism. It is clear that integrating AI into military operations gives a revolutionary advantage, supporting efforts to make the world a safer and more secure place overall. This study presents the significance of AI toward various domains of military sector, its supporting algorithms, applications, and future directions for rapid decision-making and resource support.

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Haldorai, A., Babitha Lincy, R., Suriya, M., Balakrishnan, M. (2024). Enhancing Military Capability Through Artificial Intelligence: Trends, Opportunities, and Applications. In: Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development. EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-53972-5_18

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