Agentic AI: Accelerating Defense Operations & Strategy

Agentic AI is rapidly changing tactical and strategic operations. This new form of AI is now a dominant focal point for defense leaders. Here's the thing: Two major drivers are behind this urgency. First, open-source AI models are widely available, giving both friendly forces and adversaries powerful tools for cyber operations and automated decision-making. Second, battlefield realities, like the situation in Ukraine, show a shift towards low-cost, autonomous weapon systems. What's interesting is that human decision-making can't keep pace with threats like swarm attacks. If we don't prepare to delegate autonomous workflow to machines, a speed advantage could be lost. The bottom line: Defense leaders need to build an agile, software-abundant force for the future to maintain a competitive edge.