The US military plans to utilize artificial intelligence, but the question remains who will lead on this development - the government or industry? Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta and AI expert Sydney Freedberg joined Joshua Wallin of the Center for a New American Security to discuss the future of military AI. For more insights, watch Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of the series.
President Trump has ordered the federal government to immediately cease using technology developed by Anthropic, an artificial intelligence firm, amid a dispute over internal guardrails on its model. The Pentagon had requested that Anthropic remove these guardrails, which are intended to prevent the use of AI for lethal autonomous operations or mass domestic surveillance.
Lockheed Martin has successfully tested an artificial intelligence feature on its F-35 Lightning fighter, designed to quickly identify unknown contacts for pilots. The system uses machine learning to resolve ID ambiguities and improve situational awareness.
Breaking Defense explores how artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled analytic tools are transforming ISR data into real-time decision advantage with human expertise. The discussion examines how AI-powered analysis can improve training and prepare warfighters to operate at speed in increasingly contested environments.
General Dynamics Information Technology president Amy Gilliland is taking an optimistic stance on artificial intelligence adoption, focusing on empowering employees rather than replacing them. Despite skepticism about AI's return on investment, GDIT is investing heavily in employee training and exploring AI applications for code writing, proposal processing, and internal talent mobility.
Firefly Aerospace has announced an agreement with Klepsydra Technologies to demonstrate edge computing in space. The partnership will utilize Firefly's Elytra vehicle as an on-orbit edge computing platform for hosted software applications.
Embraer-X, the innovation division of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, showcased its forward-thinking approach at the Future Aero Festival in Amsterdam. Led by CEO Daniel Moczydlower, the autonomous division focuses on six key research areas including sustainability, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.
Dassault Aviation and Thales hosted a presentation of their White Paper 'Contribution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Sustainable Aeronautics' on September 25, in Mérignac. The initiative is backed by the Aerospace Valley cluster and Inria.
Dassault Aviation and the French Agency for Artificial Intelligence in Defence (AMIAD) have signed a memorandum of understanding to initiate research and development work on several air combat use cases. The collaboration aims to demonstrate the relevance of 'Doing with' and strengthen France's national defense capability.
The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission urges Congress to establish a quantum first goal to stay ahead of China's development of dual-use quantum technologies and artificial intelligence. The commission recommends significant funding for US quantum development, including the creation of a Quantum Software Engineering Institute (QSEI).
Experts warn that the recent use of Claude Code AI by Chinese hackers may drive demand for AI cyber defense solutions. The AI-powered attack was able to conduct cyber operations at speeds 'physically impossible' for humans, highlighting the need for agentic cyber defenses.
Breaking Defense reports that the US military has become increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence in various aspects of its operations, from battlefield management to cybersecurity. The development of GenAI.
The US Army tested the first prototype for its Next Gen C2 data layer as part of its modernization initiative. The test involved dispersed command post operations to evaluate transport resiliency and effectiveness supporting the data layer.
The US Army has issued a call to industry for electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) solutions, seeking proposals that embrace artificial intelligence and edge computing. The request for information (RFI) outlines four general areas for which the Army is seeking solutions: attack, support, protect, and common services.
Archer Aviation has partnered with NVIDIA to integrate the IGX Thor platform into its eVTOL operations. This advanced software uses Artificial Intelligence to assess operational circumstances, facilitating pilot tasks and smoothing operations in crowded airspaces.
Archer Aviation has signed agreements to acquire Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Southern California for $126 million, positioning the site as both an operations base for its planned Los Angeles air-taxi network and a testbed for artificial-intelligence-based aviation technologies. According to AeroTime, Archer plans to use the airport as a development and demonstration site for AI-powered air-traffic and ground-operations management systems designed with airline and technology partners.
The global aviation sector is entering a renewed phase of expansion, driven by passenger demand, technological innovation, and continued investment. Industry data shows that aviation companies face dual pressures: hiring at scale while contending with a persistent shortage of skilled personnel.