Ukrainian military commanders meet at a command center in Odesa region in November 2023. hoto: Office of the President of Ukraine/Wikimedia Commons

Ukraine’s Military Is Getting Its Own ChatGPT: Meet Marichka AI

Jul 29, 2026 12:49 PMPublished Jul 29, 2026 12:49 PM

Ukrainian troops are developing an AI-powered system that can reduce operational planning from hours to minutes.

Ukrainian troops are developing an AI-powered system that can reduce operational planning from hours to minutes while keeping commanders in control of final decisions.

Named Marichka, the new AI battlefield planning system functions as a secure neural network that helps commanders analyze complex battlefield data and evaluate operational options more quickly.

Brigade and regiment commanders currently spend six to 12 hours reviewing large volumes of operational documents before approving plans, according to Yuriy Klyat, head of the Central Research Institute of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

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