Artificial intelligence in defence is no longer a future concept – it is already reshaping the battlefield. From autonomous weapon systems to real-time decision-support tools, AI technologies are being adopted rapidly by armed forces worldwide. The potential is considerable: faster responses, more adaptive operations and enhanced strategic agility. At the same time, these developments introduce limited algorithmic transparency and increased exposure to digital vulnerabilities and the system providers.
The conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, alongside shifting U.S. defence priorities, have made clear that Europe can no longer afford to lag behind. For European defence companies, this is a moment of both opportunity and challenge: to innovate with speed and scale, while navigating an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment.
View our webinar on the accelerating AI wave in defence and its implications for European security, industry and compliance. International experts share insights on how businesses can remain competitive, compliant and strategically positioned in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Key topics include:
- How AI is redefining military capabilities, command structures and procurement
- Legal and regulatory implications, including dual-use restraints and export controls
- What Europe can learn from Asia’s rapidly evolving military AI landscape
- Emergence of agile defence tech start-ups and diversification of business models beyond traditional government contracts
Speakers:
- Roland Marko, Partner, Wolf Theiss, Austria
- Michael Raska, Assistant Professor, S. Rajaratnam School of international Studies (RSIS), NTU, Singapore
- Omri Rachum-Twaig, Partner, FISCHER (FBC & Co.), Israel
The webinar recording is now available for viewing:
The AI wave in defence: What it means for Europe’s security, industry and legal landscape
Artificial intelligence in defence is no longer a future concept – it is already reshaping the battlefield. From autonomous weapon systems to real-time decision-support tools, AI technologies are being adopted rapidly by armed forces worldwide. The potential is considerable: faster responses, more adaptive operations and enhanced strategic agility. At the same time, these developments introduce limited […]...
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