BLOCKCHAIN AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR ENHANCED INFORMATION SECURITY IN MILITARY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the landscape of military information security. Blockchain ensures data integrity, prevents unauthorized modifications, and establishes decentralized trust across sensitive communication networks. In parallel, AI enhances cyber defense by enabling advanced anomaly detection, predictive analysis, and automated response to potential intrusions. The combined use of these technologies increases the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information in command and control systems. Practical applications include secure message exchange, distributed authentication, and early threat identification supported by machine learning. Key challenges remain in areas such as scalability, interoperability, and the efficient use of limited resources within military infrastructures. By integrating blockchain and AI, defense forces can strengthen information resilience, reduce cyber vulnerabilities, and maintain a technological edge in an increasingly contested digital battlespace.