A recent story by Defense One covered the push by the Army to implement AI to assist military targeting systems, making artillery and air defense easier for service members. Being able to track where threats are at all times would utilize AI’s ability to condense large amounts of data.
So far, the technology is still not operating at the level needed for full implementation, with Army officials waiting until the technology catches up to current needs. Officers like Maj. Gen. Frank Lozano, who heads Program Executive Office Missiles and Space, are looking towards industry partnerships to bridge the gaps.
“We’ve got to get ahead of the enemy in these areas, and so we’re pushing you very hard—and a lot of you are helping us get there,” Lozano said. “Whether you’re using the capabilities and getting us that feedback from the forward edge, or you’re in industry helping us develop these capabilities so that we can adapt it in a much more rapid fashion.”
ADC’s upcoming Installation Innovation Forum will feature multiple discussions about the future of AI at military installations. Learn more about the event here.
National Guard photo by Travis Mueller
