Navy CTO on the Service's AI-First Push | GovCast

The Navy is making AI and data central to how it operates, with a new strategy focused on faster decision-making and scaling what works. Department of the Navy CTO Justin Fanelli discussed the service's push toward an AI-first maritime force, how officials are evaluating AI projects based on return on investment and mission impact, and why the "make versus buy" mindset is becoming increasingly important in software development. He also shared how the Navy is organizing technology portfolios, moving capabilities from pilot to production faster and building a software-defined fleet that can adapt to changing mission needs.