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DoD planning to address compute ‘bottleneck’ that could hinder AI proliferation

Maj. Matthew Martinez (right), Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate information management officer, explains how to find a historical vignette using a generative artificial intelligence tool to Lt. Col. Kellan Travis, CADD Tactics Division doctrine author, Feb. 17, 2026, at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. (Randi Stenson / Mission Command Center of Excellence)
By Jon Harper •

The Pentagon is preparing to take additional steps to address a major bottleneck that could limit the military’s ability to proliferate artificial intelligence capabilities throughout the force: compute.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Pentagon CTO Emil Michael and other senior officials are pushing the department to accelerate AI adoption, touting its benefits for warfighting and back-office functions.

Chief Digital and AI Officer Cameron Stanley noted that the technology has demonstrated its utility during the Iran war.

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