NDAA 2025 Supercharges Defense with AI Investments

On December 7, 2024, the Fiscal Year 2025 NDAA was signed into law, unveiling a robust $895 billion defense budget—a 21% surge from previous years. Spotlighting artificial intelligence, the act earmarks $100 million for DoD AI initiatives, launches pilot programs in biotech security and workflow optimization, and establishes the Chief Digital and AI Officer Governing Council. With international alliances like AUKUS bolstering efforts, the NDAA signals a strategic embrace of AI in defense, setting the stage for even bolder advancements in 2025.