Media literacy and technological tools in the professional development of future officers at military academies

Abstract

The modern challenges of the information society require military professionals not only to possess a high level of professional knowledge but also to be able to navigate the media space, critically evaluate information, and effectively employ advanced technologies in their activities. Indeed, information security, cyber threats, manipulative technologies, and hybrid forms of warfare today play a decisive role in ensuring national security. This issue is of particular importance in military academies, where the future elite and defenders of the state are being trained. It is here that classical military knowledge must be integrated with innovative media-educational approaches, the use of digital technologies, and modern communication tools. Such an approach contributes to the development of critical thinking among future officers, their ability to adapt swiftly to changes, counter disinformation, and make effective decisions under the conditions of informational threats