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Embracing the future of IT support - The EITaaS Virtual Assistant Enhancement
July 9, 2026 — EITaaS Wave One and the Department of the Air Force are elevating IT support to meet the demands of tomorrow with the launch of the enhanced EITaaS Virtual Assistant...

Air Force senior leaders chart course for future force
June 30, 2026 — More than 60 Air Force senior leaders gathered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for the semiannual Corona summit, a strategic planning forum focused on policy development, force readiness and future force initiatives...

Senior DOW tech official says department AI use up 1,775% in past year
May 21, 2026 — Emil Michael, undersecretary of war for research and engineering and War Department chief technology officer, said that use of artificial intelligence across the department is up by roughly 1.42 million users over the past calendar year. ...

DAF launches plan to bolster AI workforce
April 29, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force recently approved a new strategy to build and maintain a highly skilled AI workforce to secure a technological and competitive advantage...

DAF releases data, AI strategies to accelerate military dominance
April 23, 2026 — The Office of the Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the Department of the Air Force announced the public release of the DAF Data and AI Strategies on April 20...

Harnessing AI for the future: Army unveils Project ARIA
March 9, 2026 — The U.S. Army announced on March 5 the launch of Project ARIA, or Army Rapid Implementation of Artificial Intelligence, an Army initiative that harnesses AI to modernize Army operations and empower Soldiers...

Army leaders seeking new nominations for AI-enabled solutions through Project ARIA
January 27, 2026 — As part of the Army's efforts to directly partner with technology experts, the Army established Project ARIA, Army Rapid Implementation of AI, led by the Deputy Under Secretary of the Army Mr. David R. Fitzgerald...

Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency uses AI to predict Air Force’s future
January 23, 2026 — Manpower professionals assigned to the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency are utilizing artificial intelligence to predict how today’s decisions could affect the lethality and effectiveness of tomorrow’s Air Force...

Army establishes new AI, machine learning career path for officers
January 5, 2026 — The U.S. Army has established a new career pathway for officers to specialize in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), formally designating the 49B AI/ML Officer as an official area of concentration. It advances the Army's ongoing transformation into a data-centric and AI-enabled force...

Hegseth introduces department to new AI tool
December 10, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced GenAI.mil, a secure generative AI platform for every member of the Department of War, in an email to the department...

Air Force experiments with AI, boosts battle management speed and accuracy
September 19, 2025 — The Air Force wrapped up the second Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, known as DASH 2, a fast-paced experiment exploring how artificial intelligence can help operators make faster, smarter decisions in complex battlespaces...

U.S. Army tests innovative autonomous tactical vehicle prototype
August 5, 2025 — To save Soldiers’ lives, cut costs and improve supply delivery efficiency, the U.S. Army assessed the Overland AI ULTRA Fully Autonomous Tactical Vehicle prototype during exercise Agile Spirit 25 at the Combat Training Center, Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, July 29, 2025...

Air Force releases new doctrine note on artificial intelligence to guide future warfighting
April 11, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force has published a new Air Force Doctrine resource for Airmen navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Air Force Doctrine Note 25-1, Artificial Intelligence (AI), offers timely guidance on integrating AI capabilities across the service’s core missions and is now available as a doctrinal reference for operational and strategic planning...

Tailoring generative AI: A secure Sandbox and the need for role-specific training and resources
April 9, 2025 — The effort, spearheaded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, focuses on equipping personnel with the knowledge and skills to use generative AI tools responsibly and ethically across a range of mission-critical functions...

'Lethal, Ready, Confident': AETC emphasizes Airmen development at force development summit
March 28, 2025 — Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of AETC, opened the summit by emphasizing the importance of developing Airmen who are lethal, ready, and confident by providing meaningful feedback and development opportunities to cultivate their skills and prepare them for increasingly autonomous roles...

DAF e-Learning hosts interpersonal skills simulations and feedback on-demand
October 16, 2024 — Airmen looking to practice and prepare for one-on-one difficult conversations can now utilize scenario-based AI tools within DAF e-Learning...

AI Security Center keeps DOD at cusp of rapidly emerging technology
September 6, 2024 — The director of the National Security Agency says the agency's new Artificial Intelligence Security Center is paying dividends in the Defense Department's efforts to stay at the cutting edge of the rapidly advancing technology.   ...

DOD, partners find data sharing challenging
June 27, 2024 — To accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence, data and analytics, the Defense Department's Chief Technology Officer advised seeking a mutual understanding on which data sets should be shared and which should be protected through conversations...

AFIMSC spearheads AI innovation at industry forum
February 22, 2024 — More than 120 industry, academic and government officials gathered Feb. 20-21 at the University of Texas at San Antonio Downtown Campus for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Artificial Intelligence Industry Forum. ...

DOD Cyber Crime Center: Battle looming between AI and counter-AI
January 26, 2024 — The United States is well positioned to advance in the artificial intelligence space, the executive director of the DOD Cyber Crime Center said during the Google Defense Forum in Arlington, Virginia on Jan. 25...