The Autonomous Battlefield: How Technology Is Reshaping Modern Warfare
The character of warfare is changing rapidly. The proliferation of drones, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence and advanced robotics is transforming how military operations are conducted, while lowering the technological and financial barriers to capabilities once reserved for major military powers.
From Ukraine to the Middle East, unmanned systems have demonstrated their growing role in reconnaissance, logistics, targeting and combat operations. At the same time, the increasing accessibility of these technologies is creating new possibilities for asymmetric warfare, allowing actors with comparatively limited resources to challenge conventional military advantages.
But the technological transformation of warfare raises questions that extend beyond the capabilities of individual systems. How much autonomy should military systems have? What happens when AI becomes increasingly integrated into battlefield decision-making? How will the defence industry adapt to a security environment in which technological innovation is accelerating faster than traditional procurement structures?
In this upcoming webinar, we will be joined by Darius Creț, Co-Founder and CEO of Wolf-e Systems, for a discussion on the rise of autonomous warfare and the changing relationship between technology, strategy and military power.
The conversation will examine the evolution of autonomous systems, their role in asymmetric warfare, the growing integration of AI into military operations, and the challenges of transforming emerging technologies into deployable defence capabilities. It will also look ahead to the technologies and strategic developments that could shape the battlefield of the next decade.
What will the autonomous battlefield look like and how will it change the way wars are fought?
Join the Atlas Institute for International Affairs for a conversation on the technologies reshaping modern warfare and the strategic questions they are creating.
Register your Interest
Please review the details of the event below and register your interest to attend through the attached link.
Date: 8 October 2026 / 3:30 pm BST
