US falls further behind in AI race, could make conflict with China ‘unwinnable’: Report

US falls further behind in AI race, could make conflict with China ‘unwinnable’: Report
US falls further behind in AI race, could make conflict with China ‘unwinnable’: Report

“It is well past time for DoD to stop treating AI like it is just a science project,” Govini CEO Tara Murphy Dougherty said.

US risks ‘weakness and dependence’ as it falls behind China in tech race: Report

US risks ‘weakness and dependence’ as it falls behind China in tech race: Report
US risks ‘weakness and dependence’ as it falls behind China in tech race: Report

Data analytics firm Govini noted widespread investment in most of 12 top critical national security technologies, but said stats on patents are a troubling indicator of Beijing’s tech rise.

The US isn’t investing nearly enough in critical tech to outpace China: Report

The US isn’t investing nearly enough in critical tech to outpace China: Report
The US isn’t investing nearly enough in critical tech to outpace China: Report

US government spending on critical technologies nearly doubled from $60.7 billion in FY17 to $117.2 billion in FY21, according to Govini’s report. However, the US isn’t investing what it needs to avoid losing the battlefield of the future in AI/ML.

For JADC2 to have a chance, DoD needs to get serious about data standards

For JADC2 to have a chance, DoD needs to get serious about data standards
For JADC2 to have a chance, DoD needs to get serious about data standards

“We are past the tipping point where information and decision-centric capabilities are more important instruments of war than kinetic weapons,” write former deputy secretary Bob Work and Govini’s Bill Fabian.

What Is NMESIS, The Marine Corps’ New Ship Killer?

What Is NMESIS, The Marine Corps’ New Ship Killer?
What Is NMESIS, The Marine Corps’ New Ship Killer?

The Marine Corps says the new missile is a top modernization priority. Analysts say China is a big reason why.

Navy’s Path To Distributed Maritime Operations Unclear: Govini

Navy’s Path To Distributed Maritime Operations Unclear: Govini
Navy’s Path To Distributed Maritime Operations Unclear: Govini

Analysts from Govini say the Navy’s current investments leaves open the question whether the service can fulfill its vision for Distributed Maritime Operations in the next decade.

DoD’s New Pushback Against Chinese Money In US Defense Industry

DoD’s New Pushback Against Chinese Money In US Defense Industry
DoD’s New Pushback Against Chinese Money In US Defense Industry

“The proactive, nefarious work coming from China and Russia in particular [will make US policymakers] “realize that we don’t have control over everything that we think we have control over,” Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Govini said

DoD Must Brace For Long-Term Supply Chain Problems; Big Mergers Likely

DoD Must Brace For Long-Term Supply Chain Problems; Big Mergers Likely
DoD Must Brace For Long-Term Supply Chain Problems; Big Mergers Likely

“The impact of the COVID crisis in the aviation sector has been really nothing short of catastrophic,” said Hunter. “At this point, it’s very challenging for those companies to stay in business.”

AI Can Help Fix DoD Spending And Audits

AI Can Help Fix DoD Spending And Audits
AI Can Help Fix DoD Spending And Audits

“I just had a general who came to my office,” said Chris Lynch, head of DoD’s internal hoodie-wearing geek squad, the Defense Digital Service. “The problem was the entire mission was being run out of Excel.”