A major breakthrough has been made in the application of artificial intelligence in warfare, and the successful combat of the Russian army's S-350 "Warrior" air defense system is a milestone. The system precisely destroys enemy aircraft in a fully automated manner, demonstrating the ability of artificial intelligence to operate fully automatically in a combat environment.
Recently, the Russian army's S-350 "Warrior" air defense system successfully shot down a Ukrainian fighter in the first actual battle in Ukraine, which is the first time that artificial intelligence has won a victory in war. The S-350 system operates in a fully automatic manner, with the ability to search for targets autonomously, distinguish between friend and foe, and make decisions on its own, which greatly enhances the operational capabilities of the Russian air defense network and reduces the dependence on technicians. However, the application of AI has also raised concerns such as the ability to mistakenly hit friendly forces and respond to unexpected situations.
Powerful running capacity and performance
According to data disclosed by the Russian side, the S-350 system is not only capable of entering combat conditions in a few minutes, but can simultaneously engage up to 16 targets flying at an altitude of more than Mach 5 at an altitude of 30,000 meters. This powerful operational capability allows the Russian army to maintain real-time response around the clock, ensuring that any intruding enemy will be intercepted in the first place. In addition, the excellent maneuverability of the S-350 system allows it to flexibly respond to different combat environments and enemy threats.
S-350 air defense missile system
Replacing the role of earlier air defense systems
As a medium-range air defense system, the main task of the S-350 system is to replace the earlier S-300 and other air defense systems, and there is no replacement relationship with the S-400. The S-400 is a theater air defense system with a strike circle of up to 380 km, which is the main mobile strategic air defense force of the Russian army at present. The task of the S-350 system is to shoot down enemy aircraft at a distance range of 80-120 km, providing a more comprehensive air defense.
S-400 air defense missile system
Scholars' concerns and challenges
Although the S-350 system demonstrates the ability of AI to operate fully automatically in combat environments, some scholars have raised concerns about its applications. They believe that in a complex electromagnetic environment, it is difficult to achieve 100% accuracy in identifying friend or foe between different units, which can lead to the system accidentally firing at uninformed or uncontacted friendly aircraft. In addition, fully autonomous AI may not be able to cope with more contingencies, such as electromagnetic suppression and anti-radiation strikes by multiple means simultaneously by the enemy. As a result, the S-350 system still requires operators to make operations and decisions.
30 years to sharpen a sword, the Russian army S350 anti-aircraft missile
Prospects and challenges of artificial intelligence in warfare
Despite some challenges and concerns, the application of AI in warfare still holds great promise. If these technologies are properly applied, the casualty rate of future wars will be greatly reduced. However, some experts point out that the application of artificial intelligence also increases the risk of tactical miscalculation in the friction between the parties, which may lead to an increase in the probability of the outbreak of local conflicts. Therefore, the regulation and practical application of artificial intelligence still has a long way to go for humans.
Epilogue:
A major breakthrough has been made in the application of artificial intelligence in warfare, and the successful combat of the Russian army's S-350 "Warrior" air defense system is a milestone. The system precisely destroys enemy aircraft in a fully automated manner, demonstrating the ability of artificial intelligence to operate fully automatically in a combat environment. However, some academics are concerned about the miscalculation of AI systems and their ability to respond to unexpected situations. The application of artificial intelligence in warfare still has broad prospects, but it also needs to be controlled and practicalized.
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