Emerging Technologies for Defence: Perspectives from the Federal Ministry of Defence

The future of defense is being shaped by the convergence of AI, quantum technology, robotics, and data, with speed and informational superiority gaining precedence over sheer mass. In this context, AI serves as the central “operating system” for autonomous systems and logistics networks, while sovereignty over data and computing power becomes the decisive strategic competitive advantage. The focus is shifting away from isolated technologies toward the rapid integration of these innovations into operational capabilities and multi-domain operations.