How the U.S. Army Plans to Save Money by Spending Money

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By Kris Osborn – President & Editor-In-Chief, Warrior Maven

The explosion of AI-enabled computing, advanced new algorithms, precision targeting, increased automation and streamlined targeting data organization are known to be reshaping plans for future warfare at staggering speeds. The pace of technological change, and its implications for weapons systems, continues to introduce new, paradigm-changing tactics for war planners.

While there will continue to be much more to say on this topic, for years to come, there is an interesting, yet often under-recognized element of this lingering beneath the radar of much of the public discourse. Saving money. 

Applications of many advanced technologies, some of which emerge due to extensive research and development funding and innovative thinking, can wind up saving the Pentagon billions of dollars as well. 

The idea is to generate operational efficiency while bringing the added bonus of financial efficiency as well.

New Weapons Platforms and Costs

Army Secretary Christine Wormuth introduced this concept to reporters in a recent engagement when asked about costs associated with new weapons platforms following the conclusion of the Army’s Project Convergence 21 experiment.