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Deep Dive: Department of Defense

Written by Emily Wolfteich Senior Industry Analyst In the News Guiding Policies Funding Structure $961.6 billion total FY26 Budget: $848.3 billion Reconciliation supplement: $113.3…

AI & the Pentagon: Cautiously Curious

As AI hype increases across the public and private sectors, organizations are weighing the possibilities (and risks) the tech creates.

AFA’s Air Space & Cyber Conference 2023: Key Takeaways and Insights

Key takeaways from David Hutchins (Government Business Council) and Jon Hemler (Forecast International) on the AFA’s 2023 Air Space & Cyber Conference.

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Deep Dive: Department of Defense

Nov 25, 2025

Written by Emily Wolfteich Senior Industry Analyst In the News Guiding Policies Funding Structure $961.6 billion total FY26 Budget: $848.3 billion Reconciliation supplement: $113.3 billion infusion through a reconciliation bill. Priorities and Use Cases AI Areas of Focus (Based on the Treasury 2026 Budget Executive Summary and Treasury Strategic Plan 2022-2026.) Example Use Cases (Based…

AI & the Pentagon: Cautiously Curious

Oct 2, 2023

As AI hype increases across the public and private sectors, organizations are weighing the possibilities (and risks) the tech creates.

AFA’s Air Space & Cyber Conference 2023: Key Takeaways and Insights

Sep 25, 2023

Key takeaways from David Hutchins (Government Business Council) and Jon Hemler (Forecast International) on the AFA’s 2023 Air Space & Cyber Conference.

Unmanned Power: The Future of Warfare

May 11, 2023

This article defines drones, provides both historical and contemporary context for their use in combat, and highlights what is still to come. 

Operational Imperatives: Preparing the U.S. Air Force for the Future Fight

Mar 31, 2023

A summary of the United States Air Force’s seven Operational Imperatives, plus details regarding their significance to the future of battle.

The Internet of Things and the Battlefield of Tomorrow

Jan 24, 2023

This article discusses the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it relates to the future of the U.S. armed forces.

2022 National Defense Strategy: Implications for the Defense Industry

Nov 29, 2022

This article unpacks the implications the NDS will have on the defense industry, and more of what they can expect in the next four years.

Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and the Future of the US Military

Sep 20, 2022

An article detailing the importance of robotics, autonomous systems and what it means when it comes to the future of the US military.