Space companies have played a vital role in supporting Ukraine’s defense since Russia’s 2022 invasion, according to GXO, Inc.’s strategy chief David Gauthier. At a CSIS event, he emphasized how commercial satellite imagery and algorithmic warfare have accelerated battlefield decisions. Ukraine’s digital transformation minister, Giorgi Tskhakaia, credited policy changes for the rapid expansion of the drone sector. However, Tskhakaia cautioned that emerging technologies face disruption from adversaries within 6 to 12 months. The conflict underscores the need for continual innovation in defense technology.
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