The battlefield is becoming increasingly autonomous and digital, driven by foundational developments in artificial intelligence.
It’s estimated that robots and other smart machinery will make up as much as one-third of US military presence in the next 15 years, according to Mark Milley, a retired US Army General and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Unmanned systems already dominate in some areas — like aerial drones — while significant development is underway in bringing autonomous tech to the ground, ocean surface, and underwater domains.
Military leaders are also leveraging AI advancements for mission planning, combat management, and coordination of autonomous systems, enabling a more integrated and responsive military infrastructure.
In the market map below, we identify 247 companies building AI solutions across 21 defense tech categories.
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