How are defense and intelligence organizations using AI today?

Most AI use remains in pilots, with growing activity in areas like cyber defense, logistics, and intelligence analysis.

How much are defense and intelligence organizations investing in AI?

Leaders expect AI spending to more than double within three years, with the largest share going to data readiness.

How much progress have defense and intelligence organizations made with AI?

Only about 10% of leaders say their organizations are highly successful today, despite rising investment.

Where is AI delivering value in defense right now?

Early gains are strongest in enterprise functions such as IT operations, cybersecurity monitoring, maintenance, and supply chain forecasting.

What do defense and intelligence leaders consider the top priorities for AI resilience?

They cite data sovereignty, cybersecurity, and secure access to compute as the most critical national foundations.

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