The Pentagon’s acquisition process is notoriously challenging and fraught with logistical hurdles. But streamlining the process is critical for the military’s modernization efforts, particularly as the U.S. races to acquire new technologies before its adversaries. Join Defense One for discussions with DOD’s top acquisition leaders about the current state—and future—of defense acquisitions.

Hypersonics are the new dimension of space flight, but research has yet to go deep on the effects of hypersonics on human passengers. Moreover, the United States Department of Defense is just one entity of many developing, testing, and deploying hypersonic weapons. This episode in Defense One’s “Tech Talks” series will explore the future of manned hypersonics as they provide a route to space exploration. We’ll discuss h...

In recent months, Air Force leaders have embraced the discussion about race and equality within the military and broad society, in part because the service is about to swear in a Black chief of staff and a woman senior enlisted leader, both firsts for the military. As for its arsenal, the U.S. Air Force is returning to its roots as the most technologically advanced branch of the military with ambitious goals to network everything, and quickly...

New technology will play a vital role in future military aircraft, satellites and rockets. How are organizations planning to use these critical technologies and what challenges are standing in the way? This webcast will explore aerospace modernization and what it will take to make innovation a reality. Global Business Editor Marcus Weisgerber will sit down with experts across the military, academia and industry to discuss the technology that w...

Cloud adoption is a strategic priority of the Department of Defense’s IT modernization initiatives. From the introduction of milCloud and the headline-grabbing JEDI contract, to the ongoing consolidation of cloud networks and pursuit of an enterprise cloud strategy, the Defense Department has committed to supporting the warfighter in the cloud. Looking ahead, how are advances in cloud computing technology affecting the Department of Def...

In the last five years, the tools used in defense have evolved from a staple of science fiction to a real-world magnet for large-scale investment. That means channeling artificial intelligence, machine learning and other emerging technologies to aid the special operations community when it comes to gathering and analyzing intelligence, enhancing cyber operations and transforming tools for soldiers. Tune in to the digital edition of Genius Mac...

As the federal government shores up its systems and workforce, agencies must avoid defending against yesterday's cyber threats. New technology can make phishing attempts harder to detect and have users questioning the authenticity of data, images and information. To explore tomorrow’s technology and threats, Defense One and Nextgov are teaming up for the first-ever Cyber Summit on November 19 in Washington, DC. Join us to hear federal an...

What’s coming over the horizon? At the 2019 edition of Defense One’s annual look into the future, we will discuss global threats, industry trends, advanced technology, national-security policy, and 2020 politics through interviews with top leaders and conversations about bold ideas.

In the last five years, the tools used in defense have evolved from a staple of science fiction to a real-world magnet for large-scale investment. In Texas, that means modernizing defense health technology in San Antonio and the ever-expanding Army Futures Command with its hub now located in Austin. The research and development starting in the south will spark technological shifts that will accelerate tomorrow’s military.Join Defense One...

In the last five years, the tools used in defense have evolved from a staple of science fiction to a real-world magnet for large-scale investment. In Hawaii, that means channeling technological advances for Indo-Pacific security. As the administration's defense strategy has pivoted towards China and great power competition, how is the U.S. matching new capabilities to new strategy, and what needs to happen next?Join Defense One and Nextgov for...