Pentagon leaders expect Cybercom 2.0 to help thwart Chinese actors ‘living off the land’
A digital tactic known as “living off the land” is a major concern for U.S. officials.
A digital tactic known as “living off the land” is a major concern for U.S. officials.
The Army-managed platform is said to offer specialized AI tools that complement those on the GenAI.mil system.
The 2026 NDS includes noticeably less technology callouts than its recent predecessors
The tech provided under the deal could help lay the foundation for future agentic AI deployments, according to the vendor.
“Until this point, there was no enterprise solution for USMC users,” Capt. Christopher Clark, the service’s AI lead, told DefenseScoop. “GenAI.mil is the first true enterprise solution for Marines to use generative AI.”
The Coast Guard’s cloud, data and AI branch chief Cmdr. Jonathan White shared new details about his team’s plan ahead for the platform.
The $120 million task order will enable GDIT to implement zero-trust cybersecurity controls at facilities located across the world.
The new deal is for the Generative Unwanted Activity Recognition and Defense (GUARD) prototype project, which intends to detect unpredictable AI behavior, “ultimately ensuring that these next generation autonomous capabilities are trustworthy and effective for future military operations,” officials wrote in an award notice.
While GenAI.mil provides a crucial and secure foundation, its current limitations prevent it from being the truly transformative tool it needs to become.
An official shed light on elements that are new and notable this year, in the third iteration of the tech acceleration initiative.