The nature of warfare is continuously evolving – and it is doing so at an unprecedented pace. This chapter explores military technologies that may come to dominate future battlefields. By analyzing the military technology strategy papers of six countries, the study shows that the development of what are referred to as “emerging disruptive military technologies” is proceeding in parallel with significant improvements to classical “legacy” systems such as tanks, combat aircraft, and maritime assets. After being less debated in the early 2020s, technologies such as AI, autonomy, and uncrewed systems have attracted renewed attention. In addition, significant emphasis is placed on advanced missile technology. Yet, despite the fact that many players have launched their own initiatives, so far the destabilizing effect of conventional missiles has received relatively little international attention. The most striking finding, however, does not concern the technologies themselves, but rather how technology is discussed. While in countries such as Australia and Türkiye, major decisions regarding military technology have been publicly debated in a wide range of papers over the last decade, Germany has remained largely silent on the issue.
Bibliographische Angaben
Korkusuz, A. K., Reinhold, T., Schörnig, N., & Suckau, L. (2026). Technology Preferences of Six Military Innovator Countries: An Updated Analysis of Security Policy Technology Strategies. In: Göttsche, M., Jakob, U., & Schörnig, N. (Eds.). Verification in an Era of Rapid Technological Change. CNTR Monitor – Technology and Arms Control 2026. PRIF – Peace Research Institute Frankfurt.
Autor*innen
Abdullah Kasim Korkusuz, Dr. Thomas Reinhold, Dr. Niklas Schörnig & Liska Suckau
