Technology & OSINT — 2026-03-19
Pentagon Spending Record $13 Billion on AI and Autonomy in FY2026
The Pentagon is spending a record $13B on AI and autonomy in FY2026, the first dedicated budget line. NGA CAIO discussed spending priorities at the 2026 AI Summit. In-Q-Tel added 11 portfolio companies in Fall 2025, signaling accelerated IC technology investment despite the Anthropic removal disruption.
Analysis
The $13B figure represents a 40% increase over FY2025 AI spending. Juxtaposed with the Anthropic removal, the IC is simultaneously expanding AI investment while eliminating its most capable deployed model, a contradiction that the slow-rolling reported by Reuters reflects.
The $13B figure represents a 40% increase over FY2025 AI spending. Juxtaposed with the Anthropic removal, the IC is simultaneously expanding AI investment while eliminating its most capable deployed model, a contradiction that the slow-rolling reported by Reuters reflects.