The U.S. military has a long track record of shaping technologies that redefine both national security and everyday life, from helping create the Internet to enabling today’s most advanced AI models. Now the Department of War is once again at the forefront of technological change, harnessing artificial intelligence to transform how forces prepare for complex and fast-moving missions. During this installment of Genius Machines, Defense On...

The Pentagon’s acquisition process has long posed challenges for both government and industry, with bureaucratic hurdles often slowing innovation. As the Department of Defense advances urgent modernization efforts, streamlining how the military buys and fields technology is more important than ever. From autonomous drones and AI-driven tools to munitions stockpiles and shipbuilding capacity, today’s security landscape demands faste...