In the next 6-8 months, Ukraine will witness a radical transformation in the field of military technology, predicts Robert Brovdi, the commander of the UAV special unit "Birds of Magyar". In his interview with The Economist's editor-in-chief Zanna Minton Beddows, Browdy said the evolution of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and artificial intelligence (AI) will make traditional drone pilots redundant.
According to Brovdi, already about 50% of all "strike activity" on the front is carried out with the help of drones. Technological advances in the field of AI are advancing rapidly, and it is expected that AI will become a major tool in warfare in the near future. "Hundreds of artificial intelligence systems are currently being developed simultaneously, and they are being tested in experimental modes. In six months, pilots will no longer be needed," said Brovdi. He explained that in the future, people will only be able to launch a drone for a short distance, and then the AI itself will decide which targets to attack and how to identify them.
Artificial intelligence, according to experts, will provide significant progress in the accuracy and efficiency of military operations. Drones equipped with AI are able not only to recognize enemy objects, but also to automatically adapt their actions according to the situation on the battlefield. "AI will be able to distinguish Zhiguli from a tank and will definitely not confuse a Ukrainian with an enemy," Brovdi stressed.
He urged not to treat these changes with skepticism, but on the contrary, to perceive them as a serious challenge and to invest in the development of new technologies. "This is our future, and we need to be ready for these changes."
Brovdi also noted that intensive training and honing of skills of hundreds of specialists is currently taking place in Ukraine. "We have accumulated invaluable experience during the years of hostilities, and this experience can be transferred to other countries," he said. He emphasized that experienced fighters may soon go to different countries of the world to train NATO armies in the latest warfare tactics.
"This will be an element of our practical gratitude for your help in our struggle for our freedom, for our land, for our families," Brovdi concluded. He called for active investment in the latest military technologies and training of specialists, which will be critical for further success on the battlefield.
