ROLE OF AI IN CATALYZING A REVOLUTION IN MILITARY AFFAIRS: A CASE STUDY OF RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

Abstract

This paper examines the catalyzing role of AI in bringing a revolution in military affairs by taking the case study of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The massive use of AI for military purposes has been studied through the lens of the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA). The RMA is specifically chosen to confine the scope of the study to its specific tenets that would provide precise and clear understanding. The paper discusses the historical evolution of AI in general and then analyzes its Role for the military purposes in detail in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict. Within the context, the use of AI in decision support systems, integration into the weaponry, and the organizational adaptation of both countries have been examined. In conclusion, this study contends that AI serves as a catalyst by accelerating the possible revolution in military affairs introduced by advanced technologies, including machine learning, quantum computing, robotics, data analytics, etc.