DRONES, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INNOVATION: THE TECHNOLOGIES USED IN THE WAR IN UKRAINE ARE REDEFINING MODERN WAREFARE
DRONES, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INNOVATION: THE TECHNOLOGIES USED IN THE WAR IN UKRAINE ARE REDEFINING MODERN WAREFARE

Author(s): Cristian-Alexandru SALAC
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: military innovation; drones; artificial intelligence; autonomous weapons;
Summary/Abstract: Emerging technologies, particularly drones and artificial intelligence, are playing an increasingly influential role in shaping the characteristics of modern warfare. This paper focuses on the impact of these technologies on armed conflicts, emphasizing the transformations they bring to combat strategies, tactics, and existing legal frameworks. In the context of an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, where conflicts are no longer only fought between states but also by non-state actors, hybrid warfare has become an ever-present reality. Emerging technologies contribute to this shift by enabling more precise, faster, and harder-to-detect attacks, as well as creating new forms of information and cyber warfare. This paper will analyze how these technological innovations are being utilized on the battlefield and their implications for international law, particularly regarding the protection of civilians and the adherence to humanitarian norms. It will also address the ethical issues raised by the use of autonomous weapons and other advanced technologies, as well as the need for clearer and stricter international regulations to prevent abuse. The paper emphasizes the necessity for more effective regulation of the use of new technologies to maintain a balance between innovation and the protection of fundamental human rights. Finally, it argues that although emerging technologies offer a significant strategic advantage, they require careful and responsible oversight to prevent risks that could undermine global stability and international security.

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