Artificial intelligence is now an essential component of defense and security

strategies — from combat systems to operational processes.

When it comes to protecting the nation and its allies, the United States is armed with
some of the world’s most sophisticated defense and security systems. Increasingly,
artificial intelligence is at the heart of these systems.

For decades, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) has pioneered
innovative uses for AI in defense and security, from assessing the readiness of
military vehicles to identifying insurgent targets. Today, these efforts have shifted
into high gear under a U.S. strategic initiative focused on harnessing AI to advance
the security and prosperity of the nation.