General Background
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already making a significant impact on military operations, the battlefield, and counter-terrorism efforts. However, this is just the beginning.
It should be clear to those responsible for security and the war on terrorism that AI will soon have a decisive influence on warfare and security, bringing about transformative changes. Armies and security organizations that fail to fully invest in the study and development of AI will inevitably face heavy losses, severe defeats, and will fail in their crucial role of protecting nations and their citizens.
The revolution brought by AI is not a distant event; it may prove to be even more transformative than the introduction of firearms, which replaced swords, arrows, and bayonets around 300 years ago. Just as cannons revolutionized siege warfare by breaching city walls, or airplanes and tanks changed the nature of combat in the World Wars, AI will redefine how wars are fought in the future.
The Current Role of AI in Security Systems
Even today, AI is embedded in a wide range of security systems, including intelligence, information gathering and analysis, logistics management, and overall security operations. However, in combat situations, decisions to open fire against perceived threats and enemies are still made by humans. Operators typically aim weapons and trigger them manually.
Currently, advanced weaponry such as expensive missiles are launched by special military units or fighter jets. These systems target and attempt to destroy their objectives using warheads. AI, however, is already in the process of optimizing and streamlining this entire process.
The Future of AI-Controlled Warfare
In the near future, AI-controlled systems will have the ability to independently locate threats and targets based on pre-programmed profiles. Once identified, these systems will be able to engage and neutralize these threats or targets at the most opportune moment, without human intervention. This represents a fundamental shift, eliminating the need for thousands of personnel, guards, and the complex administrative systems currently involved.
AI-driven rifles and heavy machine guns will be deployed to secure perimeter zones, preventing any unauthorized access. These AI-controlled systems never tire and will maintain peak vigilance at all times. Furthermore, drones powered by AI will operate autonomously, without requiring communication with remote operators—an advantage that makes them highly resilient to interference.
The Challenges Ahead: Defense Against AI-Controlled Threats
The rapid advancement of AI in warfare presents new challenges. It is crucial that we develop, with the help of AI itself, countermeasures to defend against AI-controlled weapons and systems. As warfare evolves, the next conflicts will be vastly different, much more deadly, and harder to predict.
Conclusion: Preparing for a New Era of Warfare
To remain competitive and protect national security, we must invest in developing both offensive and defensive AI capabilities. The AI revolution is not just coming—it is already here, and it will fundamentally change the way wars are fought, making them more lethal and technologically advanced.
It is clear: the future of security and warfare lies in the hands of AI, and those who fail to adapt will find themselves at a severe disadvantage.
