Defence-linked AI systems are under scrutiny after the Pentagon moved to cut ties with a key model provider, even as internal teams push back. Massive infrastructure plans are running into supply constraints, while product consolidation, rising competition and even hiring missteps show how uneven AI execution still is.

First Published: Mar 20, 2026 10:16 AM IST

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