THE ROLE OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION IN THE MILITARY SPHERE

Abstract

This article examines the role of digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the development of foreign language education in the military sphere. The study is based on a narrative review of recent research and international policy materials related to Military English, AI-assisted language learning, and the digital transformation of education. The reviewed literature shows that digital technologies improve the accessibility, flexibility, and continuity of military language training, while AI-based tools enhance personalization, automated feedback, pronunciation support, writing assistance, and learner engagement. These benefits are especially important in military education, where foreign language instruction must be efficient, adaptive, and closely connected to professional communication demands. The analysis also indicates that the successful use of digital transformation and AI in military foreign language education depends on more than technological availability. Their effectiveness is strongest when digital systems and AI applications are aligned with military-specific discourse, operational vocabulary, intercultural communication, and scenario-based instruction. At the same time, the literature highlights several challenges, including teacher preparedness, data privacy, ethical regulation, infrastructure quality, and the need to preserve human-centered pedagogy. Overall, the article concludes that digital transformation and AI have strong potential to modernize military foreign language education, but their long-term value depends on responsible implementation, pedagogical quality, and strategic institutional support.