Algorithmic Warfare in the 21st Century: AI Integration Across Domains and Decision Cycles
This report presents a structured and evidence-based analysis of algorithmic warfare, defined as the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, automated decision-support, and autonomous systems across all operational domains. It addresses the technical, legal, industrial, and strategic dimensions of this transformation, relying exclusively on authoritative institutional and corporate sources.
The study outlines how algorithmic systems are increasingly embedded in military planning and execution, from intelligence and targeting to command, logistics, cyber operations, and force protection. It documents the ways in which national defence policies, acquisition programs, and industrial strategies have adapted since 2022 to reflect these developments. Particular attention is given to the legal frameworks, certification regimes, and governance mechanisms that shape the deployment of such technologies.
By mapping relevant institutional actors and industrial supply chains, the report provides a factual basis for understanding how algorithmic warfare is being implemented in practice. The subject is of growing relevance to defence and security communities, as it intersects with key questions of operational effectiveness, interoperability, and accountability. Subscribing offers access to research that aims to inform policy, oversight, and capability planning through verified and consistently documented analysis.
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