Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this interview from theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Defense Tech 2026, Boaz Levy, chairman and chief executive officer of IAI, joins theCUBE's John Furrier to discuss how modern warfare is being reshaped by scale, sensors and artificial intelligence. Levy, who began his career as an engineer on the Arrow missile program, explains how threats once measured in dozens are now measured in thousands, forcing new layered defense architectures. He details how AI is used to fuse data from space, ground and sea-based sensors into a single pool, while stressing that system architecture, designed by human engineers, still determines what any AI-driven capability can ultimately achieve.
The conversation also explores the balance between autonomy and human control on the battlefield, with Levy noting that fully autonomous systems still require human oversight to authorize, monitor and, if needed, halt a mission. He breaks down how IAI approaches multidomain integration across air, land, sea and space, using real-time data such as battle damage assessment to connect pilots, missiles and command systems, especially as conflicts increasingly move into cities where civilian infrastructure must also be protected. Levy touches on the growing role of building blocks and rapid iteration in shrinking time-to-market for new capabilities. From the discipline of rigorous, AI-assisted testing to the enduring value of engineering curiosity, Levy outlines why solving problems of scale will define the next generation of defense technology.
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00:00 - Bridging Innovation: From Silicon Valley to Advanced Defense Solutions
03:52 - System Design and Procurement Challenges
05:57 - Innovations in Sensor Systems: Integrating Mechanics, Electronics, and AI
09:20 - Advancements and Integration of Autonomous Warfare Systems
12:43 - Strategic Multidomain Warfare: Offensive Operations and Dynamic Integration
15:11 - The Importance of Integrated Real-Time Data
17:58 - Pioneering Autonomous Engineering: Skills and Integration for the Future
20:05 - Engineering Curiosity: Solving Complex Problems in Defense Technology
#theCUBE #DefenseTech #theCUBEresearch #NYSEWired #IAI #AI #Aerospace
In this interview from theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Defense Tech 2026, Boaz Levy, chairman and chief executive officer of IAI, joins theCUBE's John Furrier to discuss how modern warfare is being reshaped by scale, sensors and artificial intelligence. Levy, who began his career as an engineer on the Arrow missile program, explains how threats once measured in dozens are now measured in thousands, forcing new layered defense architectures. He details how AI is used to fuse data from space, ground and sea-based sensors into a single pool, while stressing that system architecture, designed by human engineers, still determines what any AI-driven capability can ultimately achieve.
The conversation also explores the balance between autonomy and human control on the battlefield, with Levy noting that fully autonomous systems still require human oversight to authorize, monitor and, if needed, halt a mission. He breaks down how IAI approaches multidomain integration across air, land, sea and space, using real-time data such as battle damage assessment to connect pilots, missiles and command systems, especially as conflicts increasingly move into cities where civilian infrastructure must also be protected. Levy touches on the growing role of building blocks and rapid iteration in shrinking time-to-market for new capabilities. From the discipline of rigorous, AI-assisted testing to the enduring value of engineering curiosity, Levy outlines why solving problems of scale will define the next generation of defense technology.
Find more SiliconANGLE news and analysis siliconangle.com
Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall event coverage siliconangle.com/events
Learn about the latest theCUBE events thecube.net
00:00 - Bridging Innovation: From Silicon Valley to Advanced Defense Solutions
03:52 - System Design and Procurement Challenges
05:57 - Innovations in Sensor Systems: Integrating Mechanics, Electronics, and AI
09:20 - Advancements and Integration of Autonomous Warfare Systems
12:43 - Strategic Multidomain Warfare: Offensive Operations and Dynamic Integration
15:11 - The Importance of Integrated Real-Time Data
17:58 - Pioneering Autonomous Engineering: Skills and Integration for the Future
20:05 - Engineering Curiosity: Solving Complex Problems in Defense Technology
#theCUBE #DefenseTech #theCUBEresearch #NYSEWired #IAI #AI #Aerospace
