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The American AI Action Plan: Implications for DoD, Allies, and Technology Suppliers

Publisher IDC
Published Aug 21, 2025
Length 9 Pages
SKU # IDC20329115

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This IDC Market Perspective analyzes the implications of America's AI Action Plan for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), its allies, and technology providers. The AI Action Plan sets forth a national strategy to ensure global U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI), placing national security and military superiority at the heart of the effort. Recognizing that AI will define the next era of scientific, economic, and geopolitical power, the plan positions the Department of Defense as one of the key U.S. actors responsible for operationalizing AI advances and safeguarding them against adversaries. The plan, guided by three pillars — accelerating innovation, building infrastructure, and leading global AI governance — details approximately 18 imperatives that shape the path forward for DoD, allied nations, and the technology companies that support the mission."America's AI Action Plan focuses on the Department of Defense as a key component of developing and maintaining America's AI strengths," said Alan Webber, program vice president for National Security, Defense, and Intelligence at IDC. "But DoD is not going to be able to do it alone. It is going to require the significant support of technology providers to build out the necessary technologies, data, and infrastructure to win this moonshot."

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9 Pages

Executive Snapshot

New Market Developments and Dynamics

Accelerating AI Innovation

Building the Infrastructure Backbone

Leading in International Diplomacy and Security

U.S. Department of Defense: Specific Missions and Directives

Implications for Military Allies (e.g., NATO)

Advice for DoD Technology and Services Suppliers

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