Agentic-AI tool aims to give US commanders new target options ‘within seconds’

The tool continuously scans intelligence and operational data feeds, according to the Pentagon's statement.

The system is described as agentic, meaning it can autonomously process information and generate suggestions, but the Pentagon stressed that commanders retain final authority over all targeting decisions. No technical specifications or performance data have been released. The tool aims to reduce the time needed to identify viable targets compared to current manual processes.

Agent Network is part of a broader Pentagon effort to integrate AI into military operations, particularly in intelligence analysis and battlefield decision support. Similar initiatives have faced scrutiny from ethics and civilian harm prevention advocates. The Pentagon has not specified when Agent Network will be deployed operationally.