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DOD Officials Discuss IT and AI Posture With House Committee

  • Defense.gov
  • May 8, 2025 | 01:06:32

Members of the House Armed Services Committee cyber, information technologies and innovation subcommittee receive testimony from Defense Department officials regarding the department’s current technological matters, technology adoption and enterprise-wide modernization efforts during a hearing in Washington, May 8, 2025. Witnesses include Douglas Matty, DOD chief digital and artificial intelligence officer, and Katie Arrington, performing the duties of DOD chief information officer.

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This Quiz Will Self-Destruct After 4 Questions ...

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from across the Defense Department disarm bombs to keep us safe. Think you have what it takes?