The Pentagon claims a 1,775% boost in AI use is paying off the DOGE promise a year later—but adoption is still under 50%
The Pentagon reports that AI adoption among Defense personnel surged from 80,000 users in December 2024 to 1.5 million in June 2025, representing a 1,775% increase. Despite this dramatic growth, adoption remains below 50% across the department, indicating substantial room for expansion in military AI integration.


