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Michael Aaron Cody

Michael Aaron Cody is an independent theorist published in Physics Essays, Journal of Modern Physics, European Physical Journal Plus (Springer Nature), FPIF, Small Wars Journal, and RealClearScience. His work spans physics and defense policy. Find him at Michaelaaroncody.com

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250618-N-N0190-1342 SAN DIEGO (June 18, 2025) A rendering of what someone using the new Project Overmatch capability known as Maven would look like. A unified tactical display that provides insight on vessels across the world, the Maven program overlays real-time ship readiness and sustainment data right at the user’s fingertips by utilizing artificial intelligence. It was created by Project Overmatch and Palantir in collaboration as the first of many projects that integrate commercial tech at commercial speeds for government use to ensure interoperability. By continuing to partner with industry through a pilot program known as Open DAGIR, or Data and Applications Government-owned Interoperable Repositories, Project Overmatch is creating an ecosystem of U.S. Navy data to field capability at unprecedented speeds. (Stock photo courtesy of Palantir)

Military Technology

November 5, 2026

The Pentagon’s AI Rush Needs Adult Supervision

Recent news about AI inside the Pentagon shows a concern I raised in Small Wars Journal on March 30, in “ Corporate AI as the Military’s Weakest Link...

Michael Aaron Cody • RealClearDefense

Military Strategy

September 15, 2026

The Pentagon's AI Rush Is Creating a Security Weakness

The Department of War just announced on August 31, 2026, that it is expanding GenAI. mil with ChatGPT Mil and Grok for Government , adding more...

Michael Aaron Cody • RealClearDefense
Russia Ukraine War Day In Photos

Air Warfare

May 12, 2026

Drone Warfare Is Breaking the Economics of the Tank

The footage has been running for years now on battlefields across the globe. Drones that cost $1000 on average are flying and hitting armor platforms...

Michael Aaron Cody • RealClearDefense

Information Warfare

March 21, 2026

Weapons That Target the Mind

In 2016, American diplomats stationed in Havana began reporting headaches, cognitive disruption, and memory loss. The symptoms were debilitating,...

Michael Aaron Cody • RealClearDefense
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