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Which AIs is the Pentagon actually putting to use?

By Adam Neely · 2026-09-18 · 6 min
Quick answer: Publicly discussed military AI work spans analysis, logistics, maintenance, cyber defense, sensing, and unmanned systems rather than one all-purpose “war AI.”…

Publicly discussed military AI work spans analysis, logistics, maintenance, cyber defense, sensing, and unmanned systems rather than one all-purpose “war AI.” The Air Force request for rapidly deployable drone swarms for base security shows the direction: networks of comparatively small systems can watch a perimeter and coordinate, while people remain responsible for rules, authorization, and accountability. Coverage should distinguish a proposal or pilot from a fielded capability and avoid turning public reporting into operational guidance.

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