Artificial Intelligence | The Runway

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how modern forces generate decision advantage, integrate capabilities and strengthen credible deterrence. As Defence evolves toward a more integrated and technology-enabled force, AI enhances situational awareness, accelerates analysis and supports more effective joint operations across all domains. In a Professional Military Education (PME) context, AI is both a capability and a leadership responsibility. Building AI literacy across all ranks strengthens Defence’s intellectual edge, supports innovation and prepares personnel to lead confidently. This topic explores the practical and ethical dimensions of AI, ensuring PME remains aligned to the demands of a rapidly changing strategic environment.

AI code Defence Images

Artificial Intelligence

AI security training soars amid rising threats

Businesses are deploying AI agents that access critical data and act faster than traditional human approval processes. Organisations need staff who can apply zero-trust controls, limit permissions and monitor system behaviour.

AI weapon

Artificial Intelligence

Military AI and autonomous systems: views in The Strategist

Battlefield robots can increase combat mass, protect undersea cables and operate when communications fail. Their adoption requires human review, clear accountability and shared legal standards so coalition partners can make compatible decisions.

Armed Forces of Ukraine

Artificial Intelligence

Dutch firm uses AI to help drone systems ‘talk’ on Ukraine’s battlefield

European firms are helping Ukraine counter sophisticated Russian drone attacks with AI-enabled air defence systems. A new platform integrates sensors, drones and AI to accelerate detection and interception, highlighting growing investment in drone warfare capabilities.

Triton

Artificial Intelligence

What could make AI self-regulation work?

AI industry leaders and the Trump administration have proposed a voluntary ‘Super Intelligence’ accord. Experts, however, argue effective AI self-regulation requires sanctions, independent verification, and government oversight, which the current agreement largely lacks.

Medical Defence Images

Artificial Intelligence

The Next Step: Embed AI in the Military Health System

Small, embedded clinical teams could use artificial intelligence to accelerate diagnosis, reduce administrative workload and return personnel to duty sooner. Local specialists would validate performance, monitor failures and adapt tools to military conditions.

Artificial Intelligence

When weapons can learn, humans need to stay in control

Weapons that adapt themselves after deployment may behave differently from the versions originally tested and approved. Continuous monitoring, intervention controls and clear responsibility are needed because machines cannot bear legal or moral accountability.

Aus Canada Def images

Artificial Intelligence

To secure frontier AI access, Australia’s best bet is a coalition of the dependent

Australia lacks its own advanced artificial intelligence systems and depends heavily on American access. Pooling Australian minerals and computing capacity with partners’ chipmaking and testing strengths could improve their collective bargaining position.

Pete Hegseth

Artificial Intelligence

Pentagon creates 'Autowarcom' to expand AI and drone capabilities

The Autonomous Warfare Command (Autowarcom) aims to accelerate AI, drone, and robotic capabilities. Reflects lessons from Ukraine and the Pentagon’s shift toward lower-cost, scalable technologies.

Artificial Intelligence

Inside McDonald’s push to have AI price your Big Mac

The article asserts McDonald’s US and some global markets use AI pricing tools to recommend menu prices based on local demand and customer willingness to pay. The outcome: price differences between stores and concerns over consumer fairness.

Artificial Intelligence

Anthony Albanese says OpenAI agent hacked Medicare and he expressed ‘extreme concern’ to Sam Altman

The agent gained unauthorised access to a Medicare statistics portal, prompting Australian investigations. No patient data appears compromised, but the breach and delayed disclosure have triggered government scrutiny and legal review.