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

According to a report by TechCrunch… 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. complete report is on link below. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/19/even-mid-sprint-to-a-secret-flight-the-navys-tech-chief-had-a-pitch-for-investors/