Against the backdrop of increasingly complex global security, the European Commission (EC) has decided to increase investment in the defense sector with €7.3 billion ($7.89 billion) between 2021 and 2027 to fund 34 military research projects.
These projects range from the development of new UAVs and sensors to enhance radar capabilities, to hypersonic anti-missile systems and satellite imagery analysis technologies. This investment plan highlights the importance of military technology and the need to prepare for future security challenges.
In addition, a portion of the funding is being used to enhance military communication and data exchange channels, for example, to prevent UAV hijacking. The European Defence Fund (EDF) has allocated €25 million ($27 million) for military 5G networks, a similar amount for satellite communication prototypes, and €24 million ($25.9 million) for the development of underwater unmanned vehicles. Another grant is for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) software to help autonomous vehicles interact more effectively.
According to Professor Anthony King of the University of Exeter in the UK, AI in the military is primarily used for big data analysis and enhancing battlefield awareness through tracking the digital footprint of adversaries. The European Defence Development Fund (EDF) is also investing in new models for commanding autonomous vehicles and projects integrating information from sensors, satellites, and other digital sources. Beyond the EDF, there are numerous other programs implemented by the European Union's Defence Innovation Programme (Eudis) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) to support the acceleration of defense startups and small and medium-sized enterprises. The EU also collaborates with the NATO Innovation Fund to promote cutting-edge technologies such as AI, space, robotics, and biotechnology.
In 2023, as much as 75% of this equipment was purchased from outside sources, with only 25% coming from Europe. These large and ongoing investments demonstrate Europe's move towards self-reliance in developing advanced defense technologies, aiming to restore balance in defense equipment procurement, which has been heavily reliant on sources outside the region for many years.
THANH HANG
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/tu-chu-cong-nghe-quoc-phong-post752735.html
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