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Why the “First AI War” is Still a Human Struggle

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Why the “First AI War” is Still a Human Struggle

Matthew J. Fecteau0 Comments

Published: June 8, 2026 The label of the “first AI war” obscures the reality that Operation EPIC FURY is still a conflict in which human judgment remains central to targeting. Artificial intelligence (AI) has not replaced human…

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Signals of a New Revolution: Maven Smart System and the AI-RMA Horizon

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Signals of a New Revolution: Maven Smart System and the AI-RMA Horizon

Matthew J. Fecteau0 Comments

The Department of War’s (DoW) Maven Smart System (MSS) may not yet constitute a revolution in military affairs (RMA), but it strongly signals one. The MSS is a relatively new…

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