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...

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...

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.

The US Army is about to deploy the largest number of troops its moved from the U.S. through Europe in 25 years. It's just an exercise but make no mistake, showing the world how to forward-deploy an entire division of troops, more than 10,000 service personnel, has a purpose. In the midst of all of this, the Army is also perfecting the tools that will help soldiers, strengthen networks and improve intelligence gathering capabilities. Join Defe...

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...

Rapid change in government is upon us. Your agency must achieve its core mission while remaining compliant with new policy and regulation. Are you prepared to not only meet your mission but thrive in times of change? Join government and industry leaders at the second annual Government Empowered conference to learn from agencies who are leading the way. Uncover insights that will empower your organization to be adaptive in a world of rapid change.

The new administration’s directive to “do more with less” calls on federal agencies to both increase efficiencies and improve results with existing resources. To meet this challenge agencies are harnessing the power of data and analytics to implement effective, evidence-based programs. This culture of results-driven decision-making enables more productive employees, fewer wasted resources, better service for citizens, and hig...

The era of big data is here. And with it, agencies have the opportunity to make faster, better decisions to improve mission performance. But there’s a problem. The volume of data is overwhelming and traditional databases and methodologies aren’t up to the task to manage, analyze and share more disparate data sets quickly and securely while accelerating agencies’ mission. The good news, however, is that every agency and organi...

The government’s current IT trajectory is not sustainable, and DOD and other agencies must modernize their systems to make use of new data available to them, handle current and future security threats and maximize their returns on IT investments. The government spends about 80 percent of its $80-plus billion IT budget on legacy systems, leaving precious few resources available to modernize systems and test, develop and keep pace with ne...