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TechCrunch · September 20, 2026 · On the brief until October 4, 2026

The US Navy just told us what’s on its tech wish list for the next several years

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The U.S. Navy released an updated technology priorities roadmap designed to signal future demand to private venture capital and mature startups, particularly those at the Series D through F stages. Chief Technology Officer Justin Fanelli highlighted a shift toward relying on commercial investors to fund early-stage development while the Navy focuses on procurement, integration, and replacing legacy budgetary line items. Key focus areas include applied AI, quantum information science, advanced networking, electromagnetic spectrum operations, and digital engineering interoperability.

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