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

TechCrunch - Sep 19, 2026

Navy CTO Justin Fanelli talks co-investing alongside VCs instead of funding early research himself, recent buys like a $562 million autonomous refueling deal, and the Navy's updated wish list — from AI to quantum — for where founders should be building next.

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