Navy Capt. JJ Murawski on scaling autonomous systems for the fleet

Captain JJ Murawski, Chief of Staff for Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems at the Department of the Navy, discussed balancing rapid decision-making with security and governance in the battlespace. He emphasized the Navy’s historical success in integrating new technologies and the current focus on autonomous and AI systems. Murawski highlighted the evolving relationship with industry, driven by venture capital and private equity, and the need for a more agile approach to acquiring autonomous systems. He noted the shift from traditional 20- to 40-year life-span systems to faster, scalable, autonomous systems to complement legacy forces.