Smart Defense: the Future of Command, Control, and AI-enabled Forces
Two massive shifts are reshaping military operations: data-driven decision-making at scale and software-defined systems that enable forces to adapt in real time. Read on to learn what technologies and vendors are driving this change, and what it means for defense organizations.
This report examines the smart defense vendor landscape, why edge AI, big data analytics, autonomous systems, and software-defined systems matter, and how organizations can respond to the changing threat landscape.
Key takeaways
Market implications
Established defense firms and digital newcomers compete and partner to provide integrated platforms. Leaders are expanding from C2 into modular, data-centric systems that support multi-domain operations and rapid partner integration.
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