The panel was moderated by Brigadier General (Ret.) Hans DAMEN, Member of the International Consultative Board of the New Strategy Center from the Netherlands, and brought together several speakers, including: General (Ret.) Philip M. BREEDLOVE, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe; Andriy SIRKO-GALOUCHENKO, expert in drone development for military applications and founder of the UAV Forum in Ukraine; Major General Marius PATRICHE, Deputy Director of the General Directorate for Internal Security within the Ministry of Internal Affairs; Air Vice-Marshal (Ret.) Mike HART, Senior Director for Defense, Intelligence, and NATO; and Oscar ROJAS, Vice President for Global Operations at Ocean Aero.

The discussions focused on the new revolutions in artificial intelligence and their applicability in the military domain. Speakers emphasised how the integration of AI models with unmanned systems not only increases their attack efficiency but also provides a significant advantage over adversaries. In this context, the importance of the AI technology supply chain for the defense industry, especially for drone manufacturers, was highlighted. Ukraine’s efforts were praised as an example of a state that, based on its wartime experience, has revolutionised the integration of AI in the military sphere.

Regarding cybersecurity, artificial intelligence is currently the subject of ongoing debates related to the ethical and legal standards governing its use in both civilian and military contexts. Among its many applications, the panel also discussed the important role AI plays in threat analysis.

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