AI INTEGRATION INTO THE ARMED FORCES: THE EXPERIENCE OF THE US, CHINA, AND ISRAEL

Abstract

This article examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the armed forces of the United States, China, and Israel. The study analyzes the main directions of military AI implementation, including autonomous combat systems, intelligence and reconnaissance, operational planning, cyber warfare, and decision-support technologies. Special attention is given to the strategic approaches adopted by each country: Israel’s operational use of AI in asymmetric conflicts, the United States’ model of public-private cooperation and technological leadership, and China’s state-controlled military-civil integration strategy. The article also highlights ethical, legal, and technological challenges associated with military AI, such as cybersecurity risks, data limitations, autonomous decision-making, and compliance with international humanitarian law. A comparative analysis demonstrates that despite differences in political systems and military doctrines, all three countries are moving toward integrated AI-supported command systems, autonomous combat platforms, and closer cooperation between the defense and technology sectors. The research concludes that AI has become one of the decisive factors shaping future military superiority and global security architecture.