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Data-Driven Warfare: Navigating the Future Battlefield

SpeakerS:

Adm. Christopher Grady, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Department of Defense
Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, Atlantic Council Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs (2001-2009)

“The battlefield of the future is one in which we find ourselves in a hiders and finders world—who will win the battle of hiding and finding.” Admiral Christopher W. Grady
“The impact of innovation, technological innovation, and change—that landscape of warfare has really changed.” Ambassador Paula Dobriansky

Key takeaways:

  • Future warfare shaped by transparency and uncrewed systems: Admiral Grady emphasized that battlespace transparency, enabled by proliferated space constellations and ubiquitous high-endurance uncrewed systems, will define the future of warfare.
  • Space domain is critical: Dominance in space and maintaining undersea dominance are crucial for achieving strategic and tactical advantages.
  •  AI and data processing are vital: Massive computing power and artificial intelligence are necessary to process vast amounts of data from space and uncrewed systems, enhancing decision-making.
  • Human oversight in AI integration: Ethical considerations require that humans remain ‘on the loop’ in AI systems, especially in military operations. Policies are being developed to ensure responsible AI use with human oversight.
  • Responsible AI policy development: The Department of Defense is focusing on policies that address the ethical implications of responsible AI use in defense.
  • Empowering military personnel: Despite technological advancements, empowering and training military personnel remains critical for success and ethical decision-making.

Action items:

  • Invest in space tech capabilities: Prioritize investments in space assets, including proliferated satellite constellations and advanced sensors, to achieve battlespace transparency and maintain strategic advantages.
  • Enhance AI and data processing: Develop and deploy massive computing capabilities and AI technologies to process and analyze the vast data collected from space and uncrewed systems.
  • Ethical frameworks for AI in warfare: Establish policies and guidelines for responsible AI use in military operations, ensuring ethical considerations and human oversight remain central.
  • Maintain human oversight in AI: Ensure that humans remain ‘on the loop’ in AI systems to uphold ethical standards and effective decision-making processes in military contexts.
  • Invest in personnel: Provide advanced training, including modeling and simulation tools, to equip military personnel with the skills needed to operate effectively alongside advanced technologies.

 

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