Erich Huwar

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Defense and Intelligence Strategist at Manifest

Commentary

Moving Fast, Failing Faster: Why AI Governance Matters in Defense

Rushing AI and commercial software into defense systems without supply chain transparency turns modernization into a mission-threatening risk.

Erich Huwar
February 24, 2026

Nigerian and Lesotho military personnel set up a communications antenna during the Africa Endeavor 2012 exercise in Douala, Cameroon. The multinational exercise focused on improving communications and interoperability among African forces.

New Toolkit Charts Path for AI Adoption in African Militaries

Framework outlines practical steps for African defense institutions integrating…

Samantha Alexa
March 6, 2026

U.S. Army officer examining the Maven Smart System interface on a laptop during National Guard Bureau training.

Industry & Innovation

Military AI Growth Sends Palantir Stock Higher

Defense AI contracts and geopolitical tensions are pushing Palantir deeper into…

Samantha Alexa
March 6, 2026

Emil Michael, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Ethics, Policy & Regulation

Commercial AI Guardrails Clash With Battlefield Needs, Pentagon Warns

Contract limits on commercial AI tools raise concerns over reliability in combat planning.

Samantha Alexa
March 6, 2026

U.S., South Korean, and Japanese personnel collaborate during a planning session at Exercise Cobra Gold, supporting multinational coordination on space and operational technologies.

Industry & Innovation

S. Korea Accelerates Military AI Push Under National Strategy

Seoul links defense firms and AI developers to accelerate operational experimentation.

Samantha Alexa
March 6, 2026