PREDICTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL BASIS FOR THE WARS OF THE FUTURE

Abstract

Technological progress in the field of military technology is developing rapidly, requiring constant work on the development of new systems and strategies. The article demonstrates that the growing role of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems is defining a new level of efficiency and complexity in military operations. The article assesses the use of biotechnology in the defence sector, which defines a new level of strategic importance for the development and maintenance of military power. Space, hypersonic and quantum technologies will be considered, as well as aspects related to the use of 3D printing in a military context. The possibility of using new materials that can be produced using methods from nanotechnology or synthetic biology will be assessed. The benefits of using “green” hydrogen in the military industry and the challenges of implementing this technology are presented. The concept of digital contact tracking technology is explained, and strategic and tactical applications of hyper-precision positioning technology are presented. The results of the study show that the level of protection and security of future citizens is directly related to the ability to predict dominant technologies and technological trends, to assess their impact on the future and, on this basis, to develop a strategy for the transformation of new technologies.