The Defense community has always been on the cutting edge of technology adoption and deployment. From Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) role in laying the groundwork for the Internet, to the investments that developed today’s AI technology, and weapons systems, drone capabilities, and even medical technology to name just a few areas where the defense community has led the way in digital transformation. And this IT leadership shows no signs of stopping as we enter 2026.

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