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Why John Boyd Still Matters

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MacLean, A. (2026, September 18). Why John Boyd Still Matters. The Free Press. https://www.thefp.com/p/why-john-boyd-still-matters-school-of-war

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Ian Brown, a former Marine officer and author, contends that military strategist John Boyd's ideas remain highly relevant in the context of modern warfare influenced by artificial intelligence. Boyd’s concepts are discussed specifically in relation to current conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, where AI is increasingly playing a significant role on the battlefield.
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John Boyd was a highly influential military thinker in the 20th century, known particularly for his impact on U.S. Marine strategy. Retired Marine officer Ian Brown recently wrote that Boyd's strategic ideas are still crucial today, especially as artificial intelligence transforms modern warfare in regions like Ukraine and the Middle East. According to Brown, Boyd’s theories remain highly relevant despite or even because of advancements in technology on contemporary battlefields.

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