Emerging and Innovative Military Technologies in the EU Member States: Background and Issues

Pawlikowski, Andrzej (2024) Emerging and Innovative Military Technologies in the EU Member States: Background and Issues. In: Shielding Europe with the Common Security and Defence Policy: The EU Legal Framework for the Development of an Innovative European Defence Industry in Times of a Changing Global Security Environment. Studies of the Central European Professors’ Network . Central European Academic Publishing, Miskolc - Budapest, pp. 109-158. ISBN 978-615-6474-63-6 (printed version), 978-615-6474-64-3 (pdf), 978-615-6474-65-0 (epub)

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Abstract

This chapter explores the evolving landscape of military technologies in the European Union (EU) the member states, covering its background, trends, and challenges. Rapid technological advancements have shaped military capabilities, requiring a comprehensive understanding by policymakers, defence analysts, and scholars. This historical overview emphasises the collaborative efforts and the impact of geopolitical shifts on defence strategies. The chapter examines emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, cyber capabilities, and space-based innovations, illustrating their integration into military operations through case studies. Ethical, legal, and security issues are analysed, including consideration of autonomous weapons, cyber warfare legal frameworks, and proliferation risks. The chapter also examines standardisation challenges across the EU, and also rivalry between the U.S., China, and Russia. The impacts on the EU’s power balance and global security, technological asymmetry, and cooperative measures are also discussed. The evolving military doctrines in the EU, influenced by technological advancements, are explored. The chapter concludes with a forward-looking perspective, offering policy recommendations for responsible innovation, collaborative research, and addressing the challenges inherent in the emerging technologies. Understanding these aspects is crucial to navigate the intricate military technology landscape and ensure a secure future for the European Union.

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