Brunei Darussalam: Association of Southeast Asian Nations adopted joint statement on cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence in defence sector

On 26 February 2025, the Defence Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) adopted the joint statement on cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the defence sector. The statement affirms commitment to responsible and accountable AI use while ensuring human control over the use of force in line with international law. The statement emphasises enhancing ASEAN defence establishments’ technological capabilities and fostering capacity-building through knowledge-sharing, training, and joint research. It also calls for integrating AI discussions into ASEAN’s cybersecurity and defence cooperation frameworks, including the ASEAN Cyber Defence Network to address risks and maximise AI’s benefits.