GUARD Act Authorizes Military AI Research Institutes at U.S. Colleges

September 18 – December 11, 2025

Following a legislative proposal in late 2025, the GUARD Act was enacted to authorize the Defense Department to fund five-year AI research grants at academic institutions. This initiative aims to develop advanced military AI tools while cultivating a specialized domestic workforce.

Policies— 2 policys

Senate Committee Reviews GUARD Act to Fund Pentagon AI Research Hubs at U.S. Universities

S. 3454

Congress would let the Defense Department fund AI research institutes at senior military colleges

H.R. 5466

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