From Experimentation to Execution: The State of Agentic AI in the Federal Government

Agentic AI is fundamentally reshaping federal operations, mandating a strategic reimagining of workforce development, risk mitigation, and innovation funding. To evaluate this transition, Market Connections surveyed 200 federal defense and civilian technology managers in June 2026. The findings examine the pivotal shift from AI experimentation to operational deployment and highlight the critical barriers currently preventing widespread adoption within government agencies.

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