Generative AI for Next-Gen Defence Strategies

Generative AI in Defence is a pioneering edited volume exploring how generative artificial intelligence revolutionizes military operations. Balancing transformative potential with risks, this essential guide equips defence leaders, technologists, and policymakers for the AI-driven future of warfare.

This book aims to explore the manifold role of Generative AI in enhancing defence capabilities and its potential to transform future warfare. It is divided into three sections. The first discusses the fundamentals of Generative AI and its strategic significance in modern defence sector. This section sets the foundation for understanding how these technologies are shaping current defence strategies and providing a competitive edge. The second explores the application of Generative AI across military, aerospace and naval domain. This section starts by exploring the use of Generative AI for Strategic and Operational Planning, Battlefield Simulation and Training, and development of Autonomous Vehicles and Exoskeletons. The section also covers the use of Generative AI in Drone Swarms, Autonomous Navigation, and Mission Control, as well as its role in maintaining and monitoring Aerospace Infrastructure. Advanced applications such as Radar Systems, Underwater Drones, and Naval Robotics are also discussed in the section. Additionally, the predictive capabilities of Generative AI, including Trajectory Prediction and Failure Prediction for ships and aircraft, and its significance in Naval Warfare and Underwater Sensing have been explored. It also examines the critical role of Generative AI in Cyber Security and Network Defence. The last section of the book addresses the challenges of Generative AI in Defence and the ethical considerations that need to be addressed while using Generative AI in Defence sector. This section also critically assesses the potential threats posed by Generative AI in Cognitive Warfare, highlighting the need for robust ethical frameworks and policies to mitigate risks. The book will be useful for defence professionals, researchers, and technologists who want to understand the transformative potential of Generative AI in defence and attempts to inspire innovative thinking and foster a deeper understanding of the strategic value of Generative AI.