Red Hat Defense Nation - Innovation in the Battlespace

The Defense Nation series explores the evolving landscape of modern warfare, focusing on the critical role of technology and data in achieving mission success. This series delves into key challenges and opportunities within the defense sector, from accelerating operational outcomes with AI and automation to enhancing cyber resilience and overcoming data hurdles in complex theaters like the Indo-Pacific. Experts from both government and industry will discuss leveraging commercial innovation, addressing emerging threats, and adapting to the rapid pace of change. Join us as we examine how technology is shaping the future of defense and national security.

Innovative use of commercial products, like consumer drones, are showing significant impact on the battlespace: from usage by untrained operators to the ease of obtaining these capabilities at high volume through commercial methods.

How will we prepare against the ease of access and asymmetric investment in modern warfare?

How will emerging technology shape the usage of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and how do we counter the violent non-state actors (VNSAs) with this revolution in warfare?

In this conversation we will discuss how the US DoD can adapt to these new threats by leveraging the innovation of the commercial technology industry.

During this session we will discuss:

• History of non-traditional actors
• Current novel challenges
• What the future brings in threats and counteracting these threats