1、Defense and Intelligence in the AI eraPerspectives from NATO and Five Eyes leadersIBM Institute for Business Value|Research Brief2Defense and Intelligence in the AI era:Perspectives from NATO and Five Eyes leadersHow IBM can helpIBM is committed to serving governments and citizens around the globeac
2、ross all government segments including social services,government health,tax management,critical infrastructure,education,and national security.We work with stewards in federal as well as state and local agencies,building on decades of experience and trust.Built on a foundation of security and autom
3、ation,our Al and hybrid cloud solutions help governments improve the citizen experience,optimize operations,and modernize infrastructure.To learn more about IBMs work with the government industry,visit:https:/ Foreword.3Introduction Leadership and decision making in the continuum of competition.5Par
4、t 1 Defense AI priorities are clear but progress is uneven.7Part 2 The conditions that shape AI success in defense.15Part 3 AI foundations have become strategic national infrastructure.18Action guide Turning AI ambition into operational reality.213Defense and Intelligence in the AI era:Perspectives
5、from NATO and Five Eyes leadersThroughout history,military leaders have faced moments when the character of conflictand the nature of leadership itselfchanged fundamentally.From mechanization to airpower to cyberspace,each transformation demanded not only new capabilities,but new ways of thinking,de
6、ciding,and leading.Artificial intelligence represents such a moment today.That perspective is informed not by abstract theory,but by the lived experience of defense leaders confronting these changes in real time.This report draws on interviews conducted in early 2026 with 600 senior leaders from def