SOUTHCOM’s AI Warfighting Revolution: The Push for Autonomous Warfare

US Southern Command is moving quickly to reshape how the military approaches autonomous warfare, and Commander General Francis Donovan says success will depend on far more than unmanned systems alone.

Speaking at SOF Week 2026, Donovan describes the command’s new Autonomous Warfare Command as a joint effort designed to connect military operators, technology developers, industry partners, and combatant commanders into one coordinated framework. He says the goal is to ensure autonomous warfare becomes fully integrated across every service instead of developing in isolated pockets.

Innovation in Government from Sea-Air-Space Special

Innovation in Government’s special program from Sea-Air-Space brought together senior military leaders and technology executives to examine how the Department of Defense is adapting to an increasingly contested and technologically advanced operating environment. Across conversations focused on artificial intelligence, maritime cybersecurity, Arctic operations, logistics modernization, acquisition reform, autonomous systems, and digital engineering, one consistent message emerged: speed, resilience, and interoperability are now mission critical.

Turning Data into Defense: How Agencies Are Strengthening Fraud Prevention

Federal agencies are undergoing a significant shift in how they approach risk, fraud, and program integrity. What was once largely a reactive process—focused on audits, investigations, and recovering funds after the fact—is now evolving into a proactive, technology-enabled strategy aimed at preventing issues before they occur.

Scott Nemeroff, Executive Director of Fraud and Integrity Services at EY,andMegan Kennedy, Executive Director of Risk Management Services at EY, are working closely with government organizations navigating this transition. Their perspective highlights a broader transformation underway across the federal landscape.