Mission-Oriented Research for AI and Big Data for Military Decision Making
Abstract
The impact and importance of AI and data science on military decision making has been recognized by STO and led to the launch in 2017 of the theme approach initiative on Artificial Intelligence (AI)and Big Data (BD) for Military Decision Making (AIBDMDM).As part of this effort, the first multi-domain specialist team (including not only scientists from different panels/group but also military and industry representatives) IST-173 Mission Oriented Research for AI and BD for Military Decision Making was established to develop a living roadmap to support STO in bringing military AI and big data to its full potential. The team has identified the need for a Centaur approach: leveraging AI and Data Science to enable NATO to fight and operate with machine speed and power while maintaining meaningful human control. This need has been operationalised using a mission oriented research approach that focused on the NATO Main Capabilities Areas, INFORM and COMMAND, CONTROL, CONSULT (C3) to develop a first version of such a living S and T roadmap in a wiki STO framework to enable easy access and adaptation. In particular, grand challenges that NATO faces in these areas were jointly identified, and research missions that leverage ongoing STO research were developed, with the aim to identify the key areas where new research is needed to inform Panel/Group efforts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1183687
Entities
People
- Ana I Barros
- Francine Desharnais
Organizations
- NATO Science and Technology Organization