Embrace AI, advanced surveillance to fight insecurity, CDS tells military

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on the Nigerian Armed Forces to adopt emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced surveillance systems, to combat evolving security threats. According to Ripples Nigeria, he made the call while commissioning several projects at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna.

Gen. Oluyede stated that modern technological systems can improve the speed of processing security information, enhance situational awareness, and enable troops to respond more efficiently to emerging threats. He also emphasized the importance of sustained attention to training, structure, welfare, discipline, and technological innovation in developing professional and effective armed forces.

The commissioning included the Nigerian Defence Academy Command Centre, which the CDS described as a significant addition to the academy's security infrastructure. The centre is expected to play a crucial role in modern military operations, with technology increasingly important in addressing security challenges.

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