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Pentagon Collaborates with Tech Companies on Military Modernization

The U.S. military is working with major technology companies to modernize battlefield capabilities. This collaboration includes the further integration of artificial intelligence into defense systems. A new book explores this evolving relationship between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon.

10/03/2026 · Virginia edition

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Why it matters locally: Virginia, with its significant concentration of defense contractors and military installations, including the Pentagon itself, is directly impacted by collaborations between the U.S. military and tech companies on modernization and AI integration.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. military is implementing efforts to modernize its technology for soldiers and integrate artificial intelligence. Silicon Valley technology companies are engaging with the Pentagon, participating in these modernization initiatives. Author Sharon Weinberger has written "Valley of Death: How Big Tech Is Fueling the Future of War." In the book, Weinberger examines the role of these tech companies in current defense strategies. News correspondent Amna Nawaz discussed the topic with Weinberger.

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