Agenda

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how U.S. forces train for complex missions, allowing for richer, more adaptive simulations that anticipate real-world conditions. In this Genius Machines conversation, Dan Tadross, Public Sector Lead at Scale AI, will share how cutting-edge data curation and model-training services can accelerate the military’s shift to AI-driven training environments. The discussion will explore how high-quality, mission-specific datasets power realistic virtual exercises, the safeguards needed to maintain accuracy and trust, and how these capabilities can help defense organizations strengthen readiness and decision-making before a crisis arises.

Small unmanned aerial systems have moved from niche tools to ubiquitous battlefield threats, challenging how the military thinks about air defense, force protection, and maneuver. From low-cost commercial drones to more autonomous platforms, adversaries are iterating quickly and exploiting gaps in detection, tracking, and response. In this conversation, Defense One explores how the Army is tackling the counter-UAS challenge by rethinking how capabilities are identified, tested, and scaled. The discussion will examine how Army FUZE is connecting operational needs with non-traditional innovators, accelerating the path from prototype to fielded capability, and enabling rapid experimentation to keep pace with an evolving threat.