IDF unveils new AI tech division to create battlefield solutions

Source Domain: www.jpost.com

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is creating a new division called “Alumot” that will combine various talents including combat soldiers, technology professionals, and artificial intelligence experts.
Alumot will work alongside existing IDF branches to supply advanced technological solutions to tackle real operational challenges on the battlefield.
The establishment of Alumot emphasizes the IDF’s commitment to maintaining its information advantage and learning competition against its enemies, as expressed in the military’s statement.
The IDF’s Communications and Cyber Defense commander, Major-General Aviad Dagan, highlights the need for continuous learning and innovation to adapt to the evolving battlefield.
An earlier report from The Jerusalem Post revealed that Matzpen, a key IDF unit in artificial intelligence and “big data” integration, played a critical role in enhancing the air force’s effectiveness during a war with Iran and the development of the LOCHEM system for attack planning.

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