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Ukraine and NATO develop AI models for drone forecasting and artillery planning
Ukraine and NATO built AI models to predict drone activity and assess artillery options using weather and operational data, but they still need testing and human oversight before use.

Ukraine and NATO have developed artificial intelligence models designed to support two specific military planning functions. The first model forecasts hostile drone activity by processing operational data alongside weather information. The second model evaluates artillery options under varying conditions using the same data types.
The work indicates that physical-AI decision support tools are moving closer to operational deployment. These models are built to assist human commanders by generating predictions and assessments based on fused data streams, rather than replacing command judgment.
The partners maintain that such systems require continued testing, verification, and accountable human command before field use. No timeline for deployment was provided.