Redefining Tech for the Future Fight: A General's New Mission
AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast
- Published
- February 11, 2026
- Duration
- 38:59
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Apr 29, 2026
Discusses The character of war is changing, but its human stakes are not. Speed, software, autonomy, and long-…
Summary
The character of war is changing, but its human stakes are not. Speed, software, autonomy, and long-range systems now shape the battlefield, yet every decision still carries life-or-death consequences for Soldiers on the ground. LTG (Ret.) Neil Thurgood’s background has prepared him to help guide thinking on the Army's adaptation without losing the values…
Show notes
The character of war is changing, but its human stakes are not. Speed, software, autonomy, and long-range systems now shape the battlefield, yet every decision still carries life-or-death consequences for Soldiers on the ground. LTG (Ret.) Neil Thurgood’s background has prepared him to help guide thinking on the Army's adaptation without losing the values that define it. How can technology actually serve those who fight? In this episode of Army Matters, hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie Smith and SMA (Ret