Military AI, autonomous weapons, the defense industrial base, and the commercial space revolution.

What is Maven Smart System and What does it do?

Updating Augustine’s Law: Fighter Aircraft Cost Growth in the Age of AI and Autonomy

This article updates Augustine's Law — the long-running observation that fighter aircraft costs grow exponentially over time — for the era of AI and autonomy. It examines what AI-enabled airpower implies for future Pentagon procurement budgets.

The Biden Administration’s National Security Memorandum on AI Explained

This Critical Questions piece explains the National Security Memorandum on AI issued by the Biden administration in October 2024. It identifies the memorandum's primary audience, main objectives, and implications for federal AI implementation.