BUZZWORDS BEYOND THE
Building integrity into the dawn of AI for foreign military sales.
by Marjorie Bishop F
or decades, foreign military sales (FMS) has been the cornerstone of U.S. national security cooperation, fostering alliances and bolstering partner defense capabilities. Now, a new force is entering the equation: artificial intelligence (AI). While the potential benefits—streamlined processes, enhanced anal-
ysis and improved decision-making—are tantalizing, the infancy of this technology demands a sober assessment and, crucially, a commitment to integrity from the outset.
Tis approach to AI is not about fearing “killer robots.” It is about understanding that AI, at its core, reflects the data and the intentions of its creators, and in the complex world of FMS, where trust and accountability are paramount, a flawed or biased AI system could have far-reaching consequences. For this reason, a proactive cybersecurity strategy for AI in FMS is a must.
THE PROMISE FOR FMS: EFFICIENCY AND INSIGHT AI offers significant benefits to the FMS process by increasing efficiency, enhancing decision-making and reducing operational risks.
For example, through automated case management, AI can handle repetitive tasks such as document review, data entry and case routing, thereby reducing the administrative burden on FMS case managers and accelerating case processing.
In predictive maintenance, AI analyzes data from weapon systems to anticipate main- tenance needs, optimizing logistics and minimizing system downtime. AI also plays a crucial role in enhanced threat analysis, quickly processing large volumes of intelligence data to identify potential risks and support strategic security assistance. Additionally, AI-powered training and simulations provide partner nation personnel with highly realistic and adaptive training environments, improving readiness and operational effec- tiveness.
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Army AL&T Magazine
Summer 2025
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