NATO's top military official stressed on Thursday the crucial importance of data in modern conflicts, saying that the ability to quickly collect, analyze and exploit information has become a determining factor on contemporary battlefields.
Speaking at the Berlin Air Show, General Alexus Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe and head of the United States European Command, stressed the central role of information processing technologies in current military operations.
“Everything hinges on data,” the American officer stated, summarizing the rapid evolution of combat methods observed in recent years. According to him, recent conflicts demonstrate that military superiority no longer depends solely on manpower or weaponry, but also on the ability to exploit available information in real time.
The general specifically cited the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East as examples of this transformation. In these conflicts, data from satellites, drones, sensors, and intelligence systems allows for the rapid identification of threats, the coordination of forces, and more effective decision-making.
This evolution is driving Western militaries to invest heavily in digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and secure communication networks. The goal is to shorten the time between information gathering and its operational use in the field.
Alexus Grynkewich's statements come as NATO member countries accelerate their military modernization efforts in the face of an increasingly complex security environment. For the Alliance, data mastery is now considered as strategic an element as traditional military equipment in 21st-century conflicts.
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