Future of security: Drones and AI in focus at the conference in Wiesbaden

Future of security: Drones and AI in focus at the conference in Wiesbaden

On July 16, 2025, the international security conference “LANDEURO” took place at the Rhein-Main Congress Center in Wiesbaden, which was organized under the motto “Transforming with Allies for the Future Fight”. The Frankfurt am Main Reservist Association was there and was able to play an active role among more than 2,000 participants from around 80 nations. Those present included not only military personnel, but also political and industrial representatives

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This conference provided an important framework for exchanging views on current security policy challenges, particularly through the experiences gained in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The topics of transformation and interoperability of the armed forces were particularly noticeable. Specialist lectures and discussion rounds made it possible to address the rapid adaptability of modern militaries. A highlight was the focus on digital warfare and increasing drone production in Ukraine, as defence-network.com reports.

Drones and digital warfare in focus

In recent years, Ukraine has shown how crucial drone technology can be to success in modern conflicts. According to a study by the Royal United Services Institute, Ukrainian tactical drones account for about two-thirds of Russian losses. These drones are twice as efficient as all other weapon systems combined. Ukraine uses both commercial and purpose-built drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI).

AI enables armed forces to analyze volumes of data in real time, identify patterns and make military decisions faster. By using these technologies, the efficiency of the troops can be increased immensely and reaction times can be shortened.

Challenges for Western Armed Forces

However, Western military structures face a number of challenges, both in the use of drone technology and in the integration of AI systems. Many of these structures are not designed to rapidly implement new technologies and are affected by a reliance on data transfers that are vulnerable to electronic intelligence.

General Zaluzhnyi highlights how important it is for Western forces to learn from Ukraine. Adapting military doctrine to digital requirements and close cooperation with industry are of central importance. This is the only way to effectively bring together technology, data and human decision-making and prepare for the challenges of modern warfare.

After all, the DELTA battle management system offers commanders a user-friendly interface to meet this challenge. It integrates real-time data from drones, satellites and human reconnaissance aircraft, enabling precise coordination of troop movements. It is clear that the latest developments in the field of digital warfare not only offer opportunities, but also require a certain rethinking within the Western armed forces.

The event was rounded off by an exchange of comrades with representatives of the Hesse State Command and the RK Frankenstein. A special thanks goes to LtC John Thruelsen of the U.S. Army for his commitment and the attention he gave to the event. The conference once again underlined how important international cooperation is for future security.