Application of artificial intelligence in intelligence activities under modern warfare conditions

Abstract

The article explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in intelligence activities during modern warfare. It substantiates that the rapid development of information technologies, the increasing volumes of data, and the complexity of armed conflicts require the integration of machine learning algorithms and neural networks into the processes of collecting, processing, and analyzing intelligence data. The study demonstrates that modern intelligence faces the challenge of information overload and the necessity of timely interpretation of heterogeneous data sources – from satellite imagery and signals of electronic intelligence to open-source information and social media. The application of AI enables automated object detection, signal classification, text analysis, as well as integration of data from different domains (HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT) into a unified operational picture. Particular attention is paid to the use of predictive analytics and multi-agent models that support commanders in decision-making, especially in forecasting enemy actions. The article outlines key challenges hindering the widespread adoption of AI: the technical reliability of algorithms, the risk of manipulation and disinformation, cybersecurity threats, and legal and ethical constraints. It emphasizes the prospects for further research in the development of cognitive systems, the integration of AI with electronic warfare and cyber intelligence, and the advancement of national technological solutions in Ukraine. The scientific novelty of the study lies in its focus on the use of AI specifically in military intelligence, which allows for substantiating its role as a key instrument of achieving information superiority in modern wars. The practical significance of the research is determined by the formation of a foundation for the development of intelligent systems that enhance the analytical capabilities of military structures and ensure effective command and control under the high dynamics of combat operations.