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Who pulls the trigger when it’s just code? The fight over rules, risks, and AI’s role in war.

Ethics, Policy & Regulation

Pentagon Goes ‘AI-First’ to Accelerate US Warfighting Dominance

A soldier uses a handheld device to employ artificial intelligence for data analysis

The Pentagon’s new “AI-first” strategy speeds military AI from lab to battlefield, reinforcing US dominance across all domains.

Christine Casimiro
January 14, 2026

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US Army Brings AI Into Mental Health Care for Soldiers

An Air Commando from the 27th Special Operations Wing logs onto the 27th Special Operations Group’s new telehealth system at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 5, 2025. This service allows Air Commandos to access mental health care, regardless of their physical location, creating greater accessibility to deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Corinna Morlan)

The update aims to reduce wait times, reach remote communities, and guide patients to the right care faster without replacing human clinicians.

Rojoef Manuel
January 9, 2026

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Ethics, Policy & Regulation

US Army Launches AI, Machine Learning Career Path for Officers

The US Army is shaping its future force by opening a dedicated career path for officers in AI and machine learning, aiming to turn cutting-edge algorithms into battlefield advantages.

Joe Saballa
January 2, 2026

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Ethics, Policy & Regulation

US Congress Moves to Create Pentagon-Led Defense AI Institute

US Senators are pushing for the creation of the National Security and Defense AI Institute to speed up AI adoption.

Christine Casimiro
December 24, 2025

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From Days to Seconds: AI Streamlines Pilot Readiness for US Air Force

Staff Sgt. Kelli Alvarez, the supply non-commissioned officer in charge of the 819th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, provides medical aid to Staff Sgt. Marina Miller, an independent duty medical technician assigned to the 819th RED HORSE Squadron, during a field training exercise Oct. 8, 2025, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Airmen performed perimeter checks, accountability and medical aid in response to a simulated chemical attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

The DHA CDAO team competed against 50 other teams with an AI-driven solution to automate aeromedical clearance for US Air Force pilots — a crucial step in getting pilots back on duty after medical issues or injuries.

Rojoef Manuel
December 22, 2025

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US Navy Rolls Out AI Master’s Degree as Pentagon Races to Stay Ahead

250531-N-VM650-1018 U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (May 31, 2025) U.S. Sailors stand watch in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (Official U.S. Navy photo) (This photo has been altered by blurring screens and documents for security purposes)

Starting in July 2026, the one-year curriculum at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, will be open to US servicemembers and allied officers.

Rojoef Manuel
December 18, 2025

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Google’s Gemini Powers Pentagon’s New AI Toolkit for Troops

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Morales, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, updates Soldier information in a battalion aid station during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

The rollout kicks off with Google’s “Gemini for Government,” a generative AI tool aimed at everyday military workflows, from drafting documents and summarizing policies to assessing risks and reviewing images or videos.