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Defense Operations Blog
Artificial Intelligence Use in Command and Control
May 17, 2018
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In order to use AI in the C2 domain, the military needs quality data and to look to commercial solutions, experts say.
Putting Innovation Into Practice
May 15, 2018
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Innovation may be a popular buzzword, but achieving it is harder, experts say.
Army Plays High-Tech Cat-and-Mouse Game
May 7, 2018
The Army may be catching up to adversaries in the information warfare domain, but the pace of change remains a challenge.
Air Force Extends Smart Base Pilot Program
April 25, 2018
The Air Force is extending the smart base pilot program designed to take advantage of Internet of Things technologies.
Russia Strengthening Focus on AI Technologies
April 10, 2018
In an unprecedented way, the country is coordinating across sectors to develop these advanced technologies.
Army Opens Lines of Communication
April 4, 2018
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Industry and academia to play a larger role in helping Army operate in a more contested, congested environment.
An Insecure Space
March 28, 2018
Policy leaders see vulnerabilities in U.S. space systems, which may be fixed by organizational changes, among other steps.
NATO Wants to Work With Russia on Security
March 15, 2018
NATO wants to work with Russia on security measures, but the resurgent power must make concrete moves that show it is serious about cooperation.
Army Leads on Multidomain Battle Concept
March 8, 2018
The service is grappling with how to operationalize the approach.
Army CIO Offers Capability Wish List
March 6, 2018
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The Army is interested in microsatellites, dynamic spectrum, ground-based GPS alternatives, AI, machine learning and robotics.
Army Deploys Biometrics System to Iraq
February 26, 2018
Contact-free fingerprint, facial recognition and iris detection capabilities will be assessed for about 30 days.
Navy Veers Away From Linear Modernization
February 9, 2018
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Replacing older maritime assets must be teamed with a host of new capabilities and doctrines.
More Funding Not a Cure-all for Sea Services
February 8, 2018
Money alone can't buy modernization as the sea services confront a range of internal and external challenges.
Hyperwar Is Coming Faster Than You Think
February 8, 2018
Powered by AI, hyperwar will change the conflict equation.
The Competition to Innovate Better Than Adversaries
February 8, 2018
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The U.S. military finds itself challenged by peers and near-peers.
In Between War and Peace, the Gray Zone Hosts Conflict
February 7, 2018
Neither war nor peace, conflict still reigns in this vague realm.
Marines Have Changing Future in Their Sights
February 7, 2018
The U.S. Marine Corps is charging into the future at full speed.
New National Defense Strategy Requires Innovative Approaches
February 7, 2018
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The U.S. National Defense Strategy provides a picture of the nation's challenges, but the path to solutions is not so clear.
China Poses a New Type of Challenge
February 6, 2018
China poses a new type of challenge. The United States must develop a new type of response to meet it.
