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AI-generated image of uniformed soldiers working at desktop computers in a classroom setting, with a ChatGPT interface displayed on one screen.

OpenAI CEO: Tech Firms Can’t Control How Military Uses AI

Operational decisions ultimately fall under the authority of the military chain of command, Altman said.
A student assigned to the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, who is in the Special Forces Communications Sergeant course, uses a PDA-184 computer during nighttime antenna training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina August 30, 2019. The training qualified students in the high frequency communications module which trained them to be proficient in making, installing, operating and maintaining short-, medium-, and long-range antennas in order to communicate at long distances. (U.S. Army photo by K. Kassens)

US Army Launches ‘Project ARIA’ to Fast-Track AI Across the Force

ARIA brings the military together with leading tech companies to rapidly build and deploy AI solutions aimed at improving decision-making, streamlining operations, and cutting administrative workload for troops.
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 artificial intelligence capabilities.
U.S. Army officer examining the Maven Smart System interface on a laptop during National Guard Bureau training.

Military AI Growth Sends Palantir Stock Higher

Defense AI contracts and geopolitical tensions are pushing Palantir deeper into Pentagon operations.
Emil Michael, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Commercial AI Guardrails Clash With Battlefield Needs, Pentagon Warns

Contract limits on commercial AI tools raise concerns over reliability in combat planning.
U.S., South Korean, and Japanese personnel collaborate during a planning session at Exercise Cobra Gold, supporting multinational coordination on space and operational technologies.

S. Korea Accelerates Military AI Push Under National Strategy

Seoul links defense firms and AI developers to accelerate operational experimentation.
Soldiers from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) listen to a briefing in preparation for a search and extraction exchange during the 13th annual U.S.-China Disaster Management Exchange at Camp Rilea Armed Forces Training Center, November 17, 2017, in Warrenton, Ore. U.S. Army Pacific hosts the annual exchange with the PLA to foster mutual trust and understanding while sharing lessons learned to increase disaster response capabilities in the Pacific region. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

China Adviser Warns AI Gap With US After Khamenei Killing in Iran Strikes

A Chinese political scientist and adviser to Beijing said the operation in Iran showed how deeply AI is now embedded in US combat power and noted why China needs to move faster.
US President Donald Trump

Trump’s Anthropic Ban May Exceed Pentagon Authority: Legal Experts

Contractors scramble to remove AI tools as legal questions emerge over Pentagon authority.
Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China

China Testing AI for Psychological Warfare, Surveillance, Targeting: Study

PLA procurement data reveals expanding use of AI across surveillance, targeting, and influence operations.
Google budling

Google Employees Raise Alarms Over Military AI Use

Concerns over military use of AI are stirring tensions in Silicon Valley, as employees at major tech firms question how their work could be leveraged by the US government.