US Navy releases strategy for an 'AI-first' fleet

The US Navy released a strategy to 'weaponize' data and AI across all naval operations, aiming to build an AI-first fleet that turns information into warfighting advantage. The plan centers on six core areas and emphasizes recruiting and training a data- and AI-proficient workforce. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao framed the roadmap as a way to out-learn and out-fight adversaries through faster decisions, one example of the broader AI adoption sweeping the US military.

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