The military is adopting more advanced technology as we move towards the future. These technologies include Drones, robots, and cloaking technology. Global powers are readying their military for the use of advanced technology in war to transform warfare. Artificial intelligence is one of these emerging technologies.
Artificial Intelligence
With the recent advancement of AI technologies, some have argued that these systems are as dangerous as nuclear weapons. Therefore, it is imperative to have proactive regulation in place to prevent the misuse and exploitation AI within the military. Russian robotic systems, for example, are developed according to technical specifications set by the Russian government. This type of regulation, however, cannot replace legal regulation. Contrary to technical regulation, all subjects are subject to legal regulation.
To provide objective information to AI owners and regulators, it is important to have legal regulations for AI activities. For example, legal regulation should outline the circumstances when a system must be stopped. Legal regulations should also define who is allowed to use military-grade AI. This could lead to criminalization of these systems.
Robots
These robots can be autonomous and remotely controlled to perform many functions. They can carry out transport, search-and rescue, and attack missions. These robots are an asset for the military and other organisations. In addition, they are an increasingly effective way to monitor and protect troops.
WASP drone, a lightweight remote control drone capable of flying at low heights, is an example in military robotics. It is currently used by the US military for surveillance and reconnaissance. Another application for robots is in search and rescue, where they can save lives. Due to the delay in responding, most casualties in wartime can be attributed to a lack of urgency. Therefore, many countries are investing in this field to improve response times.