{
  "id": 6285075,
  "title": "COAS: Army Deploys AI, Simulation Technology Against Terrorists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/coas-army-deploys-ai-simulation-technology-against-terrorists",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-08T13:03:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/08/coas-army-deploys-ai-simulation-technology-against-terrorists/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigerian Army, announced that the military is leveraging simulation technology, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to bolster battlefield decision-making and readiness. Shaibu made the remarks during the inauguration of a Simulation Training Seminar at the Land Forces Simulation Centre Nigeria (LFSCN) in Abuja, which was attended by Maj.-Gen. Umar Yusuf, the Coordinator of the Nigerian Military Training Support Assistance Team. Shaibu highlighted that simulation technology will allow commanders to rehearse operational plans, predict adversary actions, and identify capability gaps prior to their manifestation in real-world operations. He emphasized that the technology has evolved into a vital command instrument for analyzing threats, testing strategies, and leveraging the Army's strengths against adversary vulnerabilities. \"Simulation is far more than a training aid but rather a critical command instrument for supporting data analysis, strengthening predictive capabilities, and enabling commanders to match our strengths against identified adversary vulnerabilities,\" Shaibu stated. Shaibu stated that the LFSCN must function as a focal point for simulating current and future operational plans, testing doctrine, and refining contingencies. He stressed the importance of learning from past theatres of operation to identify shortcomings in operational plans and rectifying them before they impact actual execution. Shaibu further stated that simulation-based training will enhance combat readiness while diminishing the financial and logistical expenses linked to live exercises, ammunition consumption, and equipment wear. Shaibu deemed the seminar, themed \"Harnessing Simulation Technologies to Strengthen Nigerian Army's Roles across Joint, Multi-Agency and Combined Operational Environments,\" timely as it aligns with the Operational Readiness pillar of his command philosophy. The COAS affirmed that the seminar's amalgamation of technical presentations, operational case studies, and practical simulation applications will bolster participants' ability to scrutinize plans and prognosticate adversary behavior. Shaibu called upon the participants to apply the seminar's insights to refine wargaming, operational planning, command decisions, and mission outcomes. Prior to the seminar, Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Wabili, the Director-General of LFSCN, pointed out that emerging technologies, such as robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles, artificial intelligence, and simulation software, are becoming more commonplace for both security forces and terrorists due to their versatile applications. Wabili stated that the Nigerian Army must continually refine its strategies and integrate these novel technologies to preserve an edge over adversaries. He highlighted that the LFSCN is ideally positioned to utilize advanced simulation software for ongoing validation of operation and contingency plans. The seminar, scheduled to conclude on Thursday, aims to generate practical methodologies and recommendations to enhance simulation-based training and operational planning within the Nigerian Army.",
  "summary": "The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has said the Nigerian Army is strengthening the use of simulation technology, artificial intelligence and data analytics to improve battlefield decision-making",
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}