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On the Need for a New AI-Powered Strategy The age of AI is upon us. And that applies as much to global politics and warfare as it does to everything else. The United States has long enjoyed a position of asymmetric advantage relative to peer and rival nations, effectively…

Drone Defense

When a mysterious flight of drones attacked two critical Saudi Aramco refining facilities last fall, it underscored that the shadowy fight against unmanned aircraft is not going well even for some of the world’s best funded militaries. The consequential attack, which reportedly included more than two dozen drones and…

Top Drone: The Future of Fighter Pilots

In 1986, the film Top Gun debuted as a straight-faced depiction of competition among Navy fighter jocks at the pinnacle of American Cold War airpower. Thirty years on, in the iPhone era, the film’s contest between two rival aviators — Tom Cruise’s aggressive but unpredictable “Maverick” and Val Kilmer’s…

Tiny Warriors: The future of robot warfare is here, and you can hold it in your hand

When Xi Jinping, China’s president and chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission, presided over Beijing’s historic military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, pilotless Sharp Sword stealth jets and autonomous submarines signaled progress in the development of robotic forces of the…

Greg Allen: Artificial Intelligence Offers Exciting Capabilities for the Military

The chief of strategy and communications at the Department of Defense Joint AI Center, Greg Allen, says artificial intelligence offers exciting capabilities for the military’s future. COGNITIVE TIMES: What was the joint artificial intelligence center set up to do? GREG ALLEN: We are a very new organization in the…

The Future of Autonomy in Combat

AI-enabled autonomy continues to transform all the major sectors of society — and national security is no exception. But when you think about it, autonomy on the battlefield isn’t necessarily a new concept. Some may argue that the automatic machine gun and even the land mine has some degree…

What’s at Stake in the AI Arms Race?

Artificial intelligence in warfare can be a touchy subject, but it’s still a conversation that needs to be had. As we’ve seen time and time again, technology waits for no one and the global AI arms race is no exception. In this video, General John Allen stresses the importance…

The AI Arms Race: How the U.S. Remains Competitive

The race to become the global leader in AI is underway and keeping a competitive edge in the AI arms race is critical for the US. To help us understand how this AI revolution will impact the future of warfare, Secretary Robert Work briefly takes us through the history…

The Risks of Slowing AI Development

The conversation around the speed of AI development can be a controversial one but still, one worth having. Especially when countries like China have publically expressed their commitment to advancing their AI capabilities. In this video, Malcolm Turnbull talks about how slowing AI development in the US will simply…

How Will the US Military be Transformed by AI?

Artificial intelligence systems are transforming industries across the board, and the military is no exception. In this video, General John Allen talks about some of the ways AI is already enhancing US military capabilities. General John R. Allen serves on SparkCognition’s Board as Executive Board Member. As one of…