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Brazilian Army launches Ground Force Transformation Policy with AI, drones, and focus on multidomain wars, enhancing readiness and national defense power
The approval of the new Ground Force Transformation Policy marks a profound change in the strategic direction of the Brazilian Army. Formalized in April 2026, the directive redefines how the force organizes, fights, and prepares for the future, with a strong emphasis on AI, unmanned systems, and action in multidomain wars.
More than a punctual update, it is a complete restructuring. The document sets objective readiness goals, redesigns the troops, and expands the use of technology at all levels. According to the Brazilian Army itself, the goal is to increase combat power, improve response capability, and reinforce the defense of national sovereignty in the face of increasingly complex threats.
Ground Force Transformation Policy redefines strategic priorities
The Ground Force Transformation Policy, identified as EB10-P-01.031, was officially published in the Army Bulletin supplement on April 9, 2026. This document positions the Brazilian Army in a new planning cycle, where institutional transformation becomes the central axis.
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The proposal did not arise in isolation. It is the result of a continuous strategic review process that has already been conducted through the Ground Military Policy, the Army Strategic Plan, and internal studies aimed at modernizing the force.
What changes now is the integration of these initiatives into a single model. The policy connects structure, technology, doctrine, and personnel, creating a systemic vision focused on action in multidomain wars and highly technological environments.
Troop structure is redesigned for quick and efficient response
One of the most relevant points of the new policy is the organizational redesign. The Brazilian Army adopts a logic based on readiness levels and employment profile, no longer relying exclusively on traditional structures.
The forces are organized more functionally, considering response speed and operational capability. Among the planned categories are:
- Immediate Employment Forces, prepared for quick response in sensitive areas
- Readiness Employment Forces, with national projection capability
- Continued Employment Forces, aimed at prolonged operations
This model indicates an important change in the way of thinking about combat. Instead of rigid structures, the focus shifts to flexibility, mobility, and integration — essential elements in multidomain wars scenarios.
Minimum readiness of 20% raises operational requirement
The Ground Force Transformation Policy introduces an objective criterion that draws attention: at least 20% of the personnel of certain forces must remain at a high level of readiness.
This portion needs to be ready for:
- Immediate mobilization
- Rapid deployment to any strategic region
- Operation in complex environments
- Intensive use of technology and AI
In practice, this means that the Brazilian Army maintains a force constantly prepared for critical scenarios. Readiness is no longer just a guideline and becomes a concrete requirement within the new structure.
AI, drones, and digitization accelerate military transformation
The incorporation of emerging technologies is one of the pillars of the new policy. The Brazilian Army recognizes that the modern battlefield is highly digital and requires informational superiority.
In this context, the use of AI stands out. The technology allows processing large volumes of data, identifying patterns, and supporting real-time decisions — something essential in complex operations.
Furthermore, the policy reinforces the use of unmanned systems and advanced technological solutions, including:
- Drones for reconnaissance, surveillance, and operational support
- Automated command and control systems
- Cyber protection platforms
- Network sensor integration
This set of capabilities enhances the force’s efficiency and strengthens its role in multi-domain warfare, where information is as important as firepower.
Multi-domain warfare demands total integration between capabilities
The concept of multi-domain warfare is at the heart of the new strategy of the Brazilian Army. This model considers that modern conflicts are not limited to the physical field and involve multiple environments simultaneously.
Among the considered domains are:
- Land
- Air
- Maritime
- Cyber
- Space
- Electromagnetic
- Cognitive
The Land Force Transformation Policy seeks to ensure that the force operates in an integrated manner across all these spaces. This requires not only technology but also coordination, speed, and adaptability.
Recent conflicts around the world reinforce this trend. The use of drones, electronic warfare, and cyber operations shows that military superiority increasingly depends on integration between different areas.
Military doctrine is adjusted for a more complex environment
The proposed transformation is not limited to structure and technology. The doctrine is also undergoing revision. The Brazilian Army seeks to align its operational concepts with the reality of multi-domain warfare, ensuring greater efficiency in the employment of forces.
This update involves:
- Review of strategic concepts
- Integration between operational capabilities
- Adaptation to more dynamic scenarios
- Expanded use of AI in decision-making processes
Previous documents, such as the Army Operational Concept and the Land Military Doctrine, already pointed in this direction. The new policy consolidates these changes into a single strategic framework.
Military training keeps pace with AI and technology advancement
The Land Force Transformation Policy also highlights the importance of the human factor. The Brazilian Army understands that technology alone does not guarantee superiority. It is necessary to train professionals prepared to operate in this new environment.
Among the guidelines are:
- Development of technological skills, including AI
- Training of leaders with adaptive capacity
- Encouragement of decentralized decision-making
- Preparation for action in multi-domain warfare
The document also mentions the need for studies on the ethical use of autonomous systems, a topic gaining relevance on the international stage.
Defense industry gains strategic role in transformation
Another important point of the Land Force Transformation Policy is the strengthening of the Defense Industrial Base. The Brazilian Army now acts as a driver of national technological development.
The idea is to reduce external dependence and expand the country’s strategic autonomy. To this end, the policy provides for:
- Incentive for national production of military technologies
- Development of dual-use solutions
- Partnerships with companies and research centers
- Encouragement of innovation
This movement connects military transformation to a broader agenda of economic and technological development.
A new level of military power and strategic readiness
The new Land Force Transformation Policy places the Brazilian Army at a new level of preparedness. By integrating structure, technology, doctrine, and personnel, the force adapts to a more competitive and unpredictable global scenario.
The focus on AI, unmanned systems, and operations in multi-domain warfare demonstrates a clear shift in mindset. The institution moves beyond traditional conflicts and prepares for more complex and interconnected challenges.
More than modernizing equipment, Brazil advances in building a more flexible, efficient force aligned with the demands of the 21st century. This transformation, initiated in 2026, is likely to influence not only the defense sector but also the technological and industrial development of the country in the coming years.
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