The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies
Ukraine is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence in its military to enhance decision-making and reduce risks to soldiers, with plans to integrate AI across the battlefield within three to five years. The country's Defense Artificial Intelligence Center is working to develop autonomous systems, including coordinated drone swarms and smart weapons.
Ukraine's military is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence to enhance its capabilities against Russia. Danylo Tsvok, head of the Defense Artificial Intelligence Center, said AI is already helping Ukraine hold territory and reduce risks to soldiers. The center was established last month by the Defense Ministry. Ukraine's domestic arms sector now includes over 2,000 manufacturers and is testing tools for coordinated drone swarms. Tsvok said AI could underpin a networked battlefield within three to five years. Ukraine is deepening partnerships with Western allies and Gulf states to secure funding and scale production. The country's AI efforts receive financial support from the U.K. Ministry of Defence.
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