Code (AI system)

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2026: AI System Development

In January 2026, it became known about the development in Russia of an artificial intelligence system called "Vault." The development is aimed at solving problems in decision-making by commanders at the forefront during a special military operation in Ukraine.

The Vault system is designed to support decision-making by officers on the battlefield. According to the Ministry of Defense in Telegram, the system collects and combines various sources of intelligence: satellite data, aerial photographs, intelligence reports and information from open sources. Artificial intelligence analyzes this data, simulates possible scenarios for the development of the combat situation and offers commanders options for the best actions.

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The Vault is not a separate physical device. It is a software architecture that runs on a network of military computers and tablets. The system integrates information flows and analytical tools, presenting them to the commander in a convenient form. In fact, the "Vault" is a digital layer of software and secure communications, similar to modern battlefield control systems.

Operational tests of the system have already been completed in December 2025. Deployment to the front line is scheduled to begin in April 2026, and by September 2026 the system is planned to be implemented everywhere in the troops. According to the Ukrainian military analyst, the first recipients of the "Code" will be battalions of the 2nd and 41st combined arms armies, which are advancing in the Pokrovsky direction.

According to Forbes, the need for such tools is due to the structural problems of the Russian army. The military doctrine of the Russian Federation traditionally assumes a tightly centralized command, where the initiative at the tactical level is limited. This reduces the flexibility and responsiveness of units in a dynamic combat environment.^[1]

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