The Future of Military Leadership: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Military Conflict
The Future of Military Leadership: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Military Conflict

Summary/Abstract: Military leadership has been fundamentally transformed in recent decades by the rapid advancement of technologies - especially artificial intelligence (AI) – which now actively reshapes military operations, command responsibilities, core leadership competencies, and the ethical foundations of decision-making in defense. This article explores the multifaceted impact of AI on modern warfare, with particular emphasis on its influence over leadership structures, operational planning, and strategic foresight. It examines how intelligent systems are transforming tactical responsiveness, enabling predictive decision-making, and introducing new dimensions to cyber operations and autonomous warfare. Furthermore, it addresses the ethical and legal challenges posed by lethal autonomous systems, the necessity of transparency and accountability, and the emerging need for interdisciplinary leadership models. The study argues that the future of military leadership depends on the integration of technological literacy, ethical integrity, and adaptive strategic thinking in an increasingly AI-driven security environment.

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