This study aims to provide a preliminary analysis of the "relationship between technology and war" as observed in the Ukraine war. Focusing on 21st-century core emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, it examines changes in the nature of warfare and offers insights and implications for future security and innovation from a long-term perspective.
This study examines the interplay between technological innovation and warfare as revealed through the Ukraine war. It focuses on how technological advancements are reshaping the nature of warfare and how military and security needs are accelerating technological innovation. By analyzing the Ukraine war, the report explores the interaction between "technological push"(how technology transforms warfare) and "technological pull"(how war drives technological geopolitics).
The Ukraine war vividly illustrates the reciprocal mechanism between changes in warfare driven by technology and the technological innovations prompted by shifts in warfare. The conflict has highlighted the role of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence(AI), drones and satellites as pivotal tools on the battlefield, offering a glimpse into the future of warfare. It has also spurred intense discussions about the presence and impact of these new technologies, accelerating debates on the future of warfare.
It underscores how war itself acts as a driver of technological innovation. The Ukraine war underscores the integration of advanced technologies with military capabilities, illustrating the security implications of the U.S.-China strategic competition. This includes the securitization of advanced technologies, expanded export controls, and the decline of post-Cold War transnational and trans-bloc scientific and technological exchange.
The core inquiry centers on the militarization of emerging technologies and their influence on the evolution of warfare, as well as the role of war in catalyzing technological innovation. This analysis also considers how the Ukraine war has affected the strategic mobilization of science and technology for security purposes, the support for technological innovation through military investment, and efforts to deter innovation by rivals through export controls. The research provides a comprehensive perspective on the mutual influence between war and technology, offering critical insights into the future of security and innovation.
This study seeks to inform South Korea’s future security and technological innovation strategies from an integrated, long-term perspective, emphasizing the National Assembly’s pivotal role in leading unified security innovation efforts.
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