Tech 101: Agentic Artificial Intelligence: Strategic Adoption in the U.S. Department of Defense

Name: Tech 101: Agentic Artificial Intelligence: Strategic Adoption in the U.S. Department of Defense
Start: 2026-02-24
End: 2026-02-24

Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative capability for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Agentic AI systems can execute complex tasks independently. Unlike traditional AI, these agents can proactively analyze data, make decisions, and act with minimal human intervention. Within the DoD, the concept of agentic warfare reflects a growing shift from isolated AI tools to integrated systems designed for strategic, operational, and tactical applications. This webinar reviews key developments, including current DoD use cases and reasoning for broader AI implementation. While agentic AI offers advantages in speed and scale, it also presents several challenges relating to operational control and ethical governance. To take advantage of the full potential found in agentic AI, the DoD must develop a clear way forward, invest in oversight mechanisms, and ensure responsible deployment aligns with national security priorities.

Speaker Details

Joseph Matthew Friar
Cybersecurity & Information Systems Information Analysis Center (CSIAC)
Research Inquiry Analyst

Philip Payne
Cybersecurity & Information Systems Information Analysis Center (CSIAC)
CSIAC Technical Lead

Event Topic

Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Security

Relevant Audiences

All State and Local Government, All Federal Government, Army, National Guard, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, City Government, County Government, Municipalities, State Government, Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Interior, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of the Treasury, Environmental Protection Agency, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Communications Commission, Food and Drug Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, General Services Administration, Government Accountability Office, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institute of Health, National Security Agency, Social Security Administration, U.S. Agency of International Development, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Postal Service, Veterans Affairs

Other Agency

Office of the President (includes OMB), Other Federal Agencies, Judicial Branch Agencies, Foreign Governments/Agencies