SIGNALInfrastructure Software·Jun 26, 2026, 3:18 PMSignal75Medium term

NATO C2 centre chief on AI and lessons from Ukraine

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NATO C2 centre chief on AI and lessons from Ukraine

"Ukraine has really been a game changer for command and control."

Why this matters
Why now

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is providing real-world testing grounds and demonstrating the critical role of advanced command and control systems leveraging AI.

Why it’s important

This highlights the immediate need for NATO and allied forces to rapidly integrate AI into military operations, impacting procurement, doctrine, and strategic alliances.

What changes

The perceived effectiveness and necessity of AI in command and control have increased significantly, compelling defence organizations to accelerate its adoption and development.

Winners
  • · Defence Software Companies
  • · AI/ML Developers
  • · NATO Member States
  • · Cybersecurity Firms
Losers
  • · Traditional Defence Contractors (legacy systems)
  • · Forces reliant on analog C2
  • · Bureaucratic defence acquisition processes
Second-order effects
Direct

Increased investment in AI-driven command and control systems by NATO and its allies.

Second

New military doctrines and training methodologies will emerge to integrate AI capabilities effectively into warfighting.

Third

The global balance of power could shift based on which nations most effectively leverage AI for battlefield advantage, potentially leading to new arms races in AI.

Editorial confidence: 90 / 100 · Structural impact: 60 / 100
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