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Defense One Radio, Ep. 191: “Primal Intelligence” with Angus Fletcher
A researcher uses his work with U.S. special operations forces to explain a new neuroscientific approach to intuition, imagination, emotion, and common sense.
Defense Systems
The Army wants AI to aid in vehicle repairs
Alex Miller, the service’s chief tech officer, talks plans to use large language models and smart glasses for vehicle maintenance.
Defense Systems
The Army is equipping its Black Hawks to launch drones
But how long will the venerable rotorcraft keep its central role as the service transforms?
Ideas
AI is about to reshape command structures that haven’t changed much since Napoleon
I explored the possibilities with a team of researchers at CSIS' Futures Lab. Here's what we found.
Science & Tech
Will 2026 be military lasers’ breakthrough year?
The Army is ready to award a production contract for vehicle-based directed-energy air defense.
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As drones proliferate, the Army wants AI to help with air operations
A request for information seeks "fight tonight" tools plus longer-term ideas to ease the burden on commanders.
Business
Anduril becomes third US supplier of rocket motors, company says
Annual production will grow to 6,000 motors by the end of next year, they say.
Ideas
Lessons from this year’s unfunded priority lists
Just 15% of the value would go toward near-term readiness.
Defense Systems
The Army’s giant data deal with Palantir is a harbinger: service CIO
The 10-year, up-to-$10 billion deal is part of a larger effort to consolidate IT contracts and save money, Leonel Garciga told reporters.
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