Ukraine plans to let allied countries train artificial intelligence systems using battlefield data gathered during its war with Russia, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing newly appointed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
Fedorov said Ukraine’s large store of combat information, including detailed battlefield records and extensive drone footage collected since Russia’s 2022 invasion, could be shared through a structured system that allows partners to develop and test AI models. He described the data as strategically valuable and said allies have already shown interest.
Ukraine has already deployed AI tools from Palantir (PLTR) for military and civilian use, Fedorov said, and plans to deepen cooperation with Western partners. His team is receiving guidance from U.S.-based think tanks including Center for Strategic and International Studies and RAND Corporation, as well as the UK’s Royal United Services Institute.
Separately, Fedorov said Ukraine will begin testing a domestically produced alternative to the Chinese-made DJI Mavic drone later this month. Ukraine has sought to reduce reliance on Chinese drone technology amid Beijing’s closer ties with Russia.