importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-19T17:00:00Z

Navy CTO Discusses Co-Investment Strategies and Technology Priorities with Investors

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Navy CTO Justin Fanelli discusses shifting procurement strategies toward co-investment with VCs, recent $562M autonomous refueling drone acquisition, and updated tech priorities emphasizing AI and quantum technologies.

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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