Article content (Bloomberg) — The Pentagon is seeking to boost research and development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, microchips, and hypersonic weapons in its proposed budget, shifting toward deterring China and Russia and away from decades-long counterterrorism operations in the Middle East. The Defense Department is asking for an unprecedented $112 billion for research and development in fiscal year 2022, a 5% increase from this year’s $106.6 billion request. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Pentagon Seeks to Boost...