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IDF: The Chief of the General Staff at the conclusion of a special conference on integrating AI into the IDF: “Artificial intelligence is a revolution that is reshaping the 21st century. In recent years, the battlefield has been undergoing one of the fastest, most profound, and most dramatic transformations in military history.” “In order to address the challenges of war and achieve victory, the IDF has a responsibility and an obligation to be a global leader in innovation and transformation, including the adoption and integration of advanced artificial intelligence and robotics capabilities.” “As part of an innovative operational concept, the IDF will strengthen and develop its approach to integrated human-machine warfare. Manned units will operate in coordination with unmanned systems to achieve an operational advantage and superiority on the battlefield.” An in-depth learning forum on artificial intelligence was held today (Monday), led by the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, and attended by members of the General Staff Forum and brigade commanders at the new IDF Communications and Cyber Defense Campus in Beer Sheva. During the forum, commanders were presented with ways to integrate artificial intelligence capabilities into the IDF’s defensive and offensive systems, as well as how these technologies can be used to process and analyze information, improve workflows, and enhance organizational and operational efficiency. From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “Artificial intelligence is a revolution that is reshaping the 21st century. Technology is advancing rapidly and redefining the ways we think and operate across all fields. The nature of the battlefield is also changing rapidly. In recent years, the battlefield has been undergoing one of the fastest, most profound, and most dramatic transformations in military history. In order to address the challenges of war and achieve victory, the IDF has a responsibility and an obligation to be a global leader in innovation and transformation, including the adoption and integration of advanced artificial intelligence and robotics capabilities. Innovation is not just about technology. Adopting innovative ways of operating requires courageous, pioneering leadership and a culture of openness that embraces new ways of thinking and is capable of adapting to change. Commanders who fail to fully leverage technology to their advantage will not be able to accomplish their missions on the modern battlefield. The security reality requires us to prepare for simultaneous operations across multiple arenas. Artificial intelligence is a central component of our multi-arena preparedness, enhancing our intelligence, decision-making, and operational capabilities. The decisions to establish a new AI and Unmanned Systems Branch, an Artificial Intelligence Brigade, and a Spectrum Brigade within the C4I and Cyber Defense Directorate strengthen the IDF’s freedom of operation across all arenas and provide us with new, groundbreaking capabilities. As part of an innovative operational concept, the IDF will strengthen and develop its approach to integrated human-machine warfare. Manned units will operate in coordination with unmanned systems to achieve an operational advantage and superiority on the battlefield. As part of the IDF’s multi-year force buildup plan, ‘Hoshen,’ the IDF is advancing the integration of artificial intelligence capabilities across a wide range of military activities. We are holding today’s forum at the Communications and Cyber Defense Campus established in Beer Sheva. David Ben-Gurion said that the people of Israel would be tested in the Negev and that this endeavor would determine the fate of the State of Israel. Today, we are realizing that vision. The C4I and Cyber Defense Directorate, the Intelligence Directorate, the Logistics Directorate, and the IAF are here as part of the realization of this vision. The future of the IDF and the future of the Negev are intertwined.” Attached is a video on the subject: