The U.S. Defense Department is experiencing challenges in quickly deploying new technologies, particularly those related to artificial intelligence. The slow pace of this deployment means that the military can be at a disadvantage as new threats arise more rapidly than the technological responses to them.
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- The Defense Department’s goal is to deploy new technologies within a 12-month frame when conditions are optimal, but achieving this is rare.
- U.S. Central Command’s chief technology officer, Schuyler Moore, expressed concerns about the speed of their budget cycles compared to the evolving challenges they face.
- The Pentagon has faced criticism for its slow adoption processes and has been advised to update its budgeting methods and align better with suppliers.
- The Defense Department recently requested its largest-ever innovation and modernization budget, asking for $145 billion for fiscal 2024, which includes funding for high-priority tech gap solutions.
- Joe Larson emphasized the need for continuous innovation and investment in AI and autonomous capabilities, highlighting the importance of updating the underlying infrastructure.
