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Ukraine Unveils AI Platform for Training Unmanned Systems With Real-World Battlefield Data
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The Ukrainian government has approved the launch of an experimental project that will provide international partners with access to training AI models for unmanned systems based on real-world battlefield data.
The announcement was made by Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko via Telegram on March 12.
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“Weapon manufacturers will have access to a special AI platform developed by the Ministry of Defense, which will allow them to safely and efficiently train models without accessing sensitive databases. This will help accelerate the development of autonomous systems and the implementation of new technological solutions for the front lines,” the statement said.
Svyrydenko also noted that Ukraine possesses a unique set of battlefield data, which is unavailable anywhere else in the world. As a result, companies are increasingly interested in these data for the development of defense technologies. For Ukraine’s Armed Forces, this means more technological capabilities to more effectively detect and engage the enemy on the battlefield.
On his part, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov added that Ukraine is the first country in the world to open access to real-world battlefield data for training AI models for unmanned systems.
Fedorov further explained that a specialized AI platform had been created at the Ministry of Defense’s Center for Innovation and Defense Technology Development. This platform allows secure training of AI models without direct access to sensitive databases, enabling the use of large datasets of annotated photos and videos, as well as continuously updated data.
“The future of warfare lies in autonomous systems. Our goal is to enhance the autonomy of drones and other combat systems so they can detect targets faster, analyze situations, and assist in decision-making on the battlefield. The key to this is high-quality data for training neural networks,” said Fedorov.
He also reminded that Ukraine has a unique set of battlefield data, consisting of millions of annotated frames collected during tens of thousands of combat flights. These data are already being used to train neural networks to automatically detect both ground and air targets in the DELTA system.
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“For us, this is the next step in developing a win-win partnership. Partners will have the opportunity to train their AI models on real-world data from modern warfare. And Ukraine will benefit from faster development of autonomous systems and new technological solutions for the front lines,” Fedorov emphasized.
Saudi Arabia is also in talks with Ukraine to purchase interceptor drones intended to counter Iranian-made Shahed loitering munitions, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The potential deal, which could be worth millions of dollars, has not yet been finalized. In addition to the drones, Riyadh is also considering the acquisition of Ukrainian electronic warfare (EW) systems to strengthen its defense capabilities against unmanned aerial threats.
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