Artificial Intelligence and Military Decision-Making at International Naval Forum in Peru

Sabrina Medeiros participated as an invited speaker in the International Forum on Contemporary Conflicts and Emerging Technologies, organised by the Peruvian Navy on 23 October 2026.

The forum was held within the framework of the 13th International Symposium of New Generation Naval Officers (SIONGA 2026), organised by the Peruvian Navy through its Naval War College (Escuela Superior de Guerra Naval). The symposium, which took place from 18 to 25 October, brought together naval officers from 14 countries, promoting international exchange on contemporary security challenges, strategic developments and emerging military technologies.

Sabrina Medeiros delivered a presentation entitled Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of Military Decision-Making: Emerging Risks and Strategic Challenges, examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping military decision-making processes, from intelligence analysis and situational awareness to operational planning, targeting and command support.

The presentation addressed the opportunities and risks associated with AI-assisted military decision-making, particularly the relationship between human judgement, automated systems and increasingly complex operational environments. Special attention was given to AI-enabled decision-support systems, human-machine interaction, autonomous capabilities and the challenges of maintaining meaningful human judgement under conditions of uncertainty.

The discussion also explored the contribution of simulation, analytical tools and wargaming to military planning and decision-making, including their potential to support operational assessment, improve the interpretation of complex information and strengthen institutional preparedness. These issues are closely connected to the development of the Agents Joint Assessment and Planning Tool (AJAPT), a platform supporting simulation, assessment and decision-making in complex and interagency environments.

Considering technological and governance asymmetries across different regions, the presentation further examined the implications of emerging military technologies for international security, military co-operation and the development of responsible governance frameworks, particularly from the perspective of the Global South.

The international forum also featured contributions from Sarah Kirchberger, Director of the Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University, on China's naval modernisation; May-Britt U. Stumbaum, Director of the SPEAR Institute, on contemporary conflicts, emerging technologies and cognitive warfare; Antje Nötzold, from the Bundeswehr University Munich, on security challenges in outer space; and Richard A. Moss, from the U.S. Naval War College, on emerging naval technologies in the Russia-Ukraine war.

The participation of Sabrina Medeiros contributed to LusoGlobe's research agenda on global security, maritime security, emerging technologies and international co-operation, strengthening academic dialogue with defence education institutions and international research communities. It also reflected the Centre's commitment to connecting technological innovation, strategic analysis and responsible governance in contemporary security studies.