9/17/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary Small Wars Journal published its September 17, 2026 national security and Korean news roundup, led by a report that AI has transformed the Pentagon's aging networks into a national security risk. The roundup also links to commentary on military morale and smartphones, a report on how a fringe AI movement convinced Washington the end is near, and a piece on the Pentagon plowing ahead on AI despite warnings. Access National Security News HERE. Access Korean News HERE. National Security News: 1. AI has transformed the Pentagon’s aging networks into a national security risk 2. Opinion | Can Military Morale Survive Smartphones? 3. How a fringe AI movement convinced Washington the end is near 4. ‘The US can’t lose’: Pentagon plows ahead on AI despite warnings 5. China would face a “hellscape” in a … Read more https://smallwarsjournal.com/2026/09/17/9-17-26-national-security-and-korean-news-and-commentary/ The post 9/17/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary https://smallwarsjournal.com/2026/09/17/9-17-26-national-security-and-korean-news-and-commentary/ appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University https://smallwarsjournal.com .