Patrick McSpadden - Military AI

Commentary

Congress Is About to Make a Big AI Mistake

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The US should maintain open commercial channels for non-sensitive technology and keep the world dependent on its platforms.

Patrick McSpadden
December 2, 2025

Anduril's renowned Lattice software. Photo: Anduril

AI for C2 & ISR

Anduril Wins First NATO Contract for AI Air Command Platform

NATO begins evaluating Anduril's AI platform to modernize allied air command and data sharing.

Samantha Alexa
July 9, 2026

A US Air Force satellite in orbit above Earth. Photo: US Air Force

Industry & Innovation

Palladyne AI Takes SwarmOS Into Space for US Air Force

SwarmOS expands into space to coordinate satellites with autonomous military systems.

Samantha Alexa
July 9, 2026

Soldier using a digital command-and-control interface for Northrop Grumman's Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).

Northrop Explores AI for Battlefield Command, Fire Control

Northrop Grumman is evaluating AI-powered automation to improve command decisions,…

Samantha Alexa
July 8, 2026

BlackSky's AI analyzes high-resolution satellite imagery to automatically identify vehicles, vessels, and other objects, helping military users accelerate target detection and intelligence analysis.

AI for C2 & ISR

BlackSky Advances AI That Spots Targets, Assesses Strike Damage From Space

New US contracts expand automated satellite intelligence with AI-powered target…

Samantha Alexa
July 8, 2026