A Romanian soldier during the "Shield Protector" military exercise near Constanta, Romania, on June 21, 2022.
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By Patrick Tucker
Science & Technology Editor
September 9, 2026 05:12 PM ET
AI-powered biowarfare is coming; the Army lays plans to ‘fight through’ it
A new strategy aims to prepare to “deploy, fight, and win decisively in a bio-contested environment” by 2035.
TL;DRAI
U.S. Army's 2035 biodefense strategy uses AI and portable genetic kits to counter AI-lowered bioweapon barriers. Tech leaders: biodefense infrastructure moves from niche to core capability, signaling strategic reallocation of AI/ML teams and defense IT budgets.
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