Issues of RA’s Defense Digitalization

Abstract

While the world is enjoying the benefits of the fourth industrial revolution and the digitization of the world, the problems of defense digital transformation face issues of diversified attacks that can be repeated with high frequency and are rather difficult to overcome. Currently, the defense capability of states largely depends on digital technologies and their level of competitiveness. Thanks to the latest technologies, increasing the defense capability has become possible for small states, while small states, meeting technological changes, strengthen their positions in the digital world. Armenia, as a country involved in regional conflicts, must take the necessary sustainable steps to strengthen the defense sector with modern equipment and provide a basis for the development of human capital, digitalization of defense systems in areas related to defense and security. The article discusses the possibilities of increasing the operational efficiency of the defense sector, improving strategic decisions, and ensuring cybersecurity through the implementation of comprehensive digitalization initiatives in the defense sector of Armenia.