Prepare for AI-driven warfare – Debrah to military

Chief of Staff at the Jubilee House, Julius Debrah has urged Ghana’s military to prepare for artificial intelligence-driven warfare by strengthening education and embracing technological innovation.

Mr. Debrah made the call during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), where he underscored the growing importance of modern military education in addressing emerging security threats.

He said the nature of conflict is changing rapidly, requiring armed forces to develop capabilities that extend beyond conventional warfare to include cyber operations, artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.

“The next major battlefield may not feature tanks or fighter jets. It may feature networks, code and satellites,” Mr. Debrah said. “Our officers must therefore be equipped not only with tactical skills but also with the intellectual agility to confront these emerging realities.”

He noted that while technology is transforming the conduct of warfare, the human qualities of military leadership remain indispensable.

“No algorithm can replace honour. No satellite can replace integrity. No machine can substitute the moral judgement, courage and empathy embedded in military leadership,” he stated.

Mr. Debrah described the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College as a strategic institution that has spent five decades producing military leaders who have served Ghana, the West African sub-region and the international community with distinction.

He encouraged the College to continue updating its curriculum to reflect evolving global security dynamics while promoting research, innovation and strategic thinking among officers.

According to him, stronger collaboration with academic institutions, government agencies and international partners will further enhance the College’s capacity to produce leaders capable of responding to increasingly sophisticated security challenges.

Mr. Debrah said investment in military education is essential to safeguarding Ghana’s peace and stability, stressing that a well-trained officer corps is critical to protecting the country’s democratic institutions and national interests.

“The future belongs to those who prepare for it today,” he said, urging officers to embrace lifelong learning and remain adaptable in an era where artificial intelligence, cyber threats and emerging technologies are reshaping the global security landscape.

He added that Ghana’s military must remain forward-looking to ensure it is adequately prepared for the complex challenges of tomorrow while upholding the professionalism and values that define the Armed Forces.