AI at the tactical edge: Insights from military and tech leaders

Unveiling game-changing AI for modern warfare at WEST 2025

Discover how AI at the tactical edge is transforming military operations at WEST 2025. Join host George Jackson for an exclusive Five Questions webinar featuring Dr. Tommy Gardner (CTO, HP Federal), Retired Rear Admiral Doug Small, and Neal Byrd (VP of Federal, Latent AI). Explore how tactical edge AI empowers real-time decision-making for soldiers and sailors at the tip of the spear—overcoming power constraints, harsh environments, and Department of Defense scaling challenges through innovative technology and strategic partnerships.

After the panel, stay for a live demo by Ryan Fantus (Solutions Architect, Latent AI), showcasing edge AI tools that update a 500MB ship detection model with a 22MB patch in seconds—23x smaller—for real-time harbor tracking with minimal bandwidth, and streamline ocean floor scans by auto-detecting anomalies like anchors, cutting manual labeling from hours to clicks. See how LEIP delivers fast, efficient AI to the edge, empowering warfighters with optimized resources.

Key topics in AI at the tactical edge:

• AI’s critical role in modern warfare
• Hardware advancements for the tactical edge
• Public-private partnerships driving innovation