Artificial intelligence is so new and fast-moving that defense agencies risk acquiring emerging tools without a clear sense of how to use them.
The volume, velocity and value of data have increased exponentially as defense organizations modernize, but so have the risks.
The reality is that the U.S. lacks a reliable method for sharing mission data across allied forces quickly and securely.
Ukraine forces have put low-tech, affordable and sometimes even homemade drones into operation against Russia to great effect. However, they are finding that connectivity is a serious issue.
