Defcon AI closes $44M seed round to solve a problem of ‘maximum complexity’: Military logistics

August 20, 2024: Defcon AI Secures $44M to Optimize Military Logistics - Defcon AI, a Virginia-based startup, raised a $44 million seed round to improve military logistics. Founded in 2022, the companys software aids complex planning for U.S. Department of Defense operations using machine learning and optimization algorithms. The technology already supports the Air Mobility Command and has secured $15 million in government contracts. Co-founder Paul Selva, a retired U.S. Air Force General, emphasizes the softwares critical role in crisis scenarios. Defcon AI aims to expand its applications within the DOD and industry.