Emerging Tech Horizons
ETI provides research and analyses to inform the development and integration of emerging technologies into the defense industrial base. This podcast will feature topics and speakers focusing on emerging technologies.
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5 Years Later: How is DoD's Adaptive Acquisition Framework Working?
04/23/2025
5 Years Later: How is DoD's Adaptive Acquisition Framework Working?
In 2020, the DoD adopted the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF), a major shift aiming to make DoD procurement faster, more flexible, and closer to commercial innovation models. Five years in, what progress has been made? Join GAO’s Shelby Oakley and Robert Bullock as they break down the results of a new GAO study, covering how “iterative” acquisition is actually playing out, and the importance of modular contracts, agile funding, and digital support tools. To receive updates about the NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition on August 27-29, 2025 at the Washington D.C. Convention Center, please join our mailing list here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Building and Integrating Capabilities Using Modular Open Systems Architecture
04/16/2025
Building and Integrating Capabilities Using Modular Open Systems Architecture
Our guests, Dr. Evan Fortunato (President & CEO, Apogee Research), Kirk McConnell (retired Professional Staff Member on the Senate Armed Services Committee), and Robert “Otis” Winkler (Vice President, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions) join the podcast for a discussion on Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA). During this episode, they cover the operational advantages and acquisition risks, how recent legislation affects the Department of Defense’s adoption of MOSA practices, and how to think about standards as a barrier or enabler of modular and open systems. The podcast also discusses potential tools for creating interoperable systems. To receive updates about the NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition on August 27-29, 2025 at the Washington D.C. Convention Center, please join our mailing list here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Understanding Modular Open Systems Approach and Why it Matters for DoD
04/09/2025
Understanding Modular Open Systems Approach and Why it Matters for DoD
How is the Department of Defense faring with incorporating Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) into its technology development processes? Recent legislation requires acquisition programs to implement a MOSA to the maximum extent practicable. Anne McDonough, Assistant Director at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), joins the podcast to describe what MOSA is, who owns the MOSA approach on a program, and what the benefits and risks are as well as how policy can affect implementation. In this episode, Anne covers a recent GAO report that evaluates the extent to which DoD is able to implement MOSA in its programs. GAO Report: To receive updates about the NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition on August 27-29, 2025 at the Washington D.C. Convention Center, please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Hypersonic Aircraft—Accelerating Toward the Future
03/26/2025
Hypersonic Aircraft—Accelerating Toward the Future
Hermeus Corporation is a venture-backed aerospace company developing reusable hypersonic aircraft for defense and commercial flight. Join Zach Shore, Chief Revenue Officer, to explore how Hermeus is overcoming technical, regulatory, and funding hurdles to advance U.S. leadership in reusable hypersonic flight. To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Analyzing Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
03/19/2025
Analyzing Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Recent government and public imagery of unidentified flying objects (UFO) has lead to increased Congressional and Pentagon interest in the analysis of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). Dr. Buettner describes the Pentagon's role in UAP analysis under the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), describes some recent incidents that have captures the media's attention, and discusses possible explanations for UAP. Is this just a problem with our sensors? Is it experimental aircraft or commercial drones? Join a discussion of how these kinds of incidents can be technically analyzed to try to understand the nature of these phenomena. See full video on YouTube: https://bit.ly/41qjJ0A NDIA ETI Tech 101 Webinar: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena 101 To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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The Role of High-Skilled Immigration in Defense
03/05/2025
The Role of High-Skilled Immigration in Defense
Join Jeremy Neufeld, Senior Immigration Fellow at the Institute for Progress, and Wilson Miles, Associate Research Fellow at ETI, as they discuss their new report, "Strengthening the National Security Innovation Base Requires International STEM Talent." The podcast guests describe current workforce challenges facing the Department of Defense and defense industrial base and how foreign-born STEM talent could be leveraged to ensure that talent bottlenecks do not endanger U.S. technological leadership. Report Link Meeting U.S. Defense Science and Engineering Workforce Needs The Immigration Advantage in the U.S.-China Strategic Contest for STEM Talent STEM Immigration Is Critical to American National Security High Skills Immigration a National Security Issue https://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/2022/8/19/high-skills-immigration-a-national-security-issue To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-uphttp://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.orghttps://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETIhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institutehttps://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Prototyping for the Future
02/20/2025
Prototyping for the Future
Join Stephanie Halcrow, Senior Fellow at the GMU Baroni Center for Government Contracting, and Anna Kim, Associate Research Fellow at ETI, as they discuss ETI and GMU's joint upcoming report on how to take full advantage of prototyping activities for defense technologies. The podcast covers why prototyping is so valuable for defense innovation, what obstacles often hold government and industry back when directing prototyping activities, and recommendations for how DoD and the DIB can most effectively capture and leverage the knowledge created through prototyping. GMU Baroni Center for Government Contracting: Power of Prototyping Symposium: To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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The FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (Part 2): Technology, Innovation, and the Outlook for Future
02/12/2025
The FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (Part 2): Technology, Innovation, and the Outlook for Future
In December, the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law. What does the bill do to improve the ability to develop and field emerging technologies? Can new commercial technologies improve our force readiness? What does Congress what the Pentagon to do on AI, biotechnology, and quantum? What is a "human readiness level"? Join acquisition expert Moshe Schwartz as he discusses how these issues are covered in the NDAA and provides a preview on what Congress is likely to do next. FY25 NDAA Bill Text and Report Language: FORGE Act: Etherton and Associates: To receive updates about the upcoming (August 27-29) 2025 NDIA Emerging Technologies Conference and Exhibition please join our mailing list here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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The FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): Supply Chains and Acquisition Reform (Part 1)
02/05/2025
The FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): Supply Chains and Acquisition Reform (Part 1)
In December, the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law. This major annual policy legislation once again includes many provisions that will affect the Pentagon's efforts to manage its supply chains and chooses it suppliers and the way it operates its complex acquisition system. Join acquisition expert Moshe Schwartz as he unpacks some of the key provisions within the NDAA and discusses their impact on defense and commercial industry. FY25 NDAA Bill Text and Report Language: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/5009 Etherton and Associates: To receive updates about the upcoming (August 27-29) 2025 NDIA Emerging Technologies Conference and Exhibition please join our mailing list here: http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Why Government Space Missions Need the Commercial Sector
01/22/2025
Why Government Space Missions Need the Commercial Sector
Join the CEO of the Space Foundation MG (Dr.) Heather Pringle, USAF (Ret.) as she discusses how space has become such a key element of national security and how the Pentagon should strive to work with commercial and defense industry to develop and deliver new space technologies and systems. MG Pringle discuss the work of the Space Foundation, the evolution of the space industry into one dominated by commercial companies, and how DOD can best leverage the best of the commercial innovation for its unique needs in space. Space Foundation 40th Space Symposium Space Report ETI Report on State of the Space Industrial Base To receive updates about the upcoming 2025 NDIA Emerging Technologies Conference and Exhibition please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Pioneering Progress Part 2: An American Industrial Innovation Policy
01/15/2025
Pioneering Progress Part 2: An American Industrial Innovation Policy
Join MIT's Bill Bonvillian, author of the new book "Pioneering Progress: American Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy," as he describes the elements of an effective industrial innovation policy to support national defense and other missions. What role did the government play in successful technology ventures like Tesla's electric vehicles and Operation Warp Speed? How can an industrial innovation policy steer clear of the mistakes of the past? How should policy be tailored in a world of VC investors? What should the new Congress do to shape new industrial policies? Pioneering Progress: https://direct.mit.edu/books/oa-monograph/5865/Pioneering-ProgressAmerican-Science-Technology-and https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262549448/pioneering-progress/ (click Open Access) NDIA ETI report on Rapid Technology Capability Adoption (including Operation Warp Speed): To receive updates about the upcoming 2025 NDIA Emerging Technologies Conference and Exhibition please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Pioneering Progress: Policies to Drive Innovation for National Defense and Economic Growth Part 1
01/08/2025
Pioneering Progress: Policies to Drive Innovation for National Defense and Economic Growth Part 1
Join Bill Bonvillian from MIT and author of the new book "Pioneering Progress: American Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy" to discuss the history of the development of our systems to invest in and deploy new technologies to grow our economy and support our national defense. What role has government investment in new technologies played over history? What can advanced manufacturing programs do to create new jobs and deliver warfighting capabilities? How should the lessons of the past be used to shape the policies of the future? Pioneering Progress: (click Open Access) Manuafacturing Update substack: To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Accessing Commercial and Global Innovation for Defense
12/25/2024
Accessing Commercial and Global Innovation for Defense
Join Chairman & CEO of Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc., Robert Geckle for a discussion of how the commercial and global innovation can best be leveraged to support national security missions. What are some current successful efforts to adopt commercial technologies in areas like autonomous systems into defense programs? What barriers and challenges need to be overcome when working with commercial and global firms? What changes do we see happening with a new Administration coming in? To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Connecting Silicon Valley to Defense Industry
12/11/2024
Connecting Silicon Valley to Defense Industry
Join Daniel Ateya, Managing Director of RTX Ventures, as he discusses how best to integrate the VC community into the defense industrial base to promote innovation and get new companies and investors involved in the development and deployment of emerging technologies. How does the VC world view the defense market? How do defense primes like RTX think about integrating their VC initiatives with their traditional defense contracting work? What more can the Pentagon do attract VCs into the defense market and keep them engaged? RTX Ventures: DOD Office of Strategic Capital: ETI National Defense Magazine - Strengthening Defense With Private Capital: To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Navigating Classification, Part 2: Breaking Into Defense Innovation
11/27/2024
Navigating Classification, Part 2: Breaking Into Defense Innovation
The Hon. Sue Gordon, President of Gordon Ventures, Member of the Defense Innovation Board, and former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Sean Blackman, Co-founder and CEO of Nooks, return for part two of our unclassified discussion on the challenges new entrants face in the defense innovation ecosystem. They examine obstacles for small businesses, including allies and partners, such as navigating classification rules, the clearance application backlog, and streamlining compliance processes. Mr. Blackman shares how Nooks simplifies these steps for businesses, and Ms. Gordon discusses the need to modernize outdated policies and foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to create an ecosystem that balances security, drives innovation, and attracts top talent. Nooks: To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Unlocking Innovation: Small Companies in the Classified Space, Part 1
11/13/2024
Unlocking Innovation: Small Companies in the Classified Space, Part 1
Securing a place in the defense intelligence sector can be an uphill battle for small companies, universities, and other organizations aiming to participate in national security and intelligence-related projects. Today, we’re exploring the unique challenges faced by these innovative players as they navigate stringent security requirements, costly infrastructure upgrades, and the complex world of classified projects. Unlike large defense contractors, these emerging entities often struggle with limited budgets and resources, hindering their ability to contribute groundbreaking ideas to national security. Our guests, the Hon. Sue Gordon, President of Gordon Ventures and former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Sean Blackman, Co-founder and CEO of Nooks, offer insights into overcoming these obstacles and share the work currently being done to help small innovators bring their vision to the defense landscape. Nooks: https://nooks.works/ DIB Report: Lowering Barriers to Innovation: https://innovation.defense.gov/Portals/63/2_%2020240118%20DIB%20LBI%20Study.pdf To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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The State of Defense Appropriations
10/30/2024
The State of Defense Appropriations
Matt MacGregor, Fellow at the Acquisition Innovation Research Center and Senior Director for Strategic Growth at Anduril Industries, joins the podcast to discuss how Congress plans to fund Pentagon modernization programs. In this episode, they dive into the current state of the Congressional defense appropriations process and their implications for emerging defense technologies, including: - Winners and losers in the House and Senate defense appropriations bills including research and technology programs. - How high priority technology activities, like the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve, Replicator, and the Defense Innovation Unit, are faring in the appropriations negotiations - given Congressional concerns over innovation funds. - New budget reform flexibilities like budget line consolidation and portfolio management being considered by Congress to give DOD more ability to move money faster to keep up with emerging technologies and threats, including how they are handling the recommendations of the PPBE Commission. - Where the appropriations process goes from here in the current political climate. Defense Tech and Acquisition News substack: https://defenseacquisition.substack.com/ To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here:
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Bridging Commercial and DOD Production with Booz Allen Hamilton
10/23/2024
Bridging Commercial and DOD Production with Booz Allen Hamilton
How is DOD adopting autonomous technologies for both tactical missions and back-end work? How are industry and government working together to deliver those capabilities? Join Randy Yamada, Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton overseeing technical teams and signal processing for control systems, as he discusses Booz Allen's engineering labs, how speed of technological change affects acquisition, and what challenges and opportunities exist for integrating commercial and DOD product development. Booz Allen Hamilton: https://www.boozallen.com/ ___________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen: https://www.boozallen.com/ ____________________________________________________ To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Munitions Update at the 2024 Future Forces Capabilities Conference
10/16/2024
Munitions Update at the 2024 Future Forces Capabilities Conference
Jeff Janey is Chair of NDIA’s Munitions Technology Division, which facilitates technical dialogue between industry and government concerning the development, production, maintenance and demilitarization of munitions. We caught up with Jeff at the 2024 Future Forces Capabilities Conference (FFC) to discuss the state of play in munitions acquisitions, trends in emerging technologies like AI and directed energy, how the munitions industry thinks about cyber threats, and why working in the munitions industry can be so fulfilling. NDIA Munitions Technology Division: Czechoslovak Group: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Acquisition Symposium: https://www.ndia.org/events/2024/10/18/ai-in-acquisition-symposium ___________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen: https://www.boozallen.com/ ____________________________________________________ To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Armaments Update at the 2024 Future Force Capabilities Conference
10/09/2024
Armaments Update at the 2024 Future Force Capabilities Conference
Nick Perry, NDIA Armaments Division Chair and Director of Global Strategy and Defense Systems at Northrop Grumman, joins live from the floor of the 2024 Future Force Capabilities Conference & Exhibition to discuss the conference, the Armaments Division, and the impact of emerging technologies on armaments. Mr. Perry and host Arun Seraphin cover advancements in UAS and C-UAS, the new generation of munitions, how the division is addressing workforce challenges, and how the government can best support the munitions and armaments industrial base. Northrop Grumman: NDIA Armaments Division: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Acquisition Symposium: ___________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen: https://www.boozallen.com/ ____________________________________________________ To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Robotics Spotlight at the 2024 Future Force Capabilities Conference
10/02/2024
Robotics Spotlight at the 2024 Future Force Capabilities Conference
Matt Dooley, NDIA Robotics Division Chair and Defense Strategic Initiative Lead at Forterra, and Pat Acox, Head of Government Growth at Forterra, join live from the floor of the 2024 Future Force Capabilities Conference & Exhibition. They discuss featured robotics panels at the conference, how the Robotics Division is focusing on multidomain operations and cross-industry collaboration, and the development and integration of autonomy for unmanned vehicles. Forterra: https://www.forterra.com/ NDIA Robotics Division: https://www.ndia.org/divisions/robotics Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Acquisition Symposium: https://www.ndia.org/events/2024/10/18/ai-in-acquisition-symposium ____________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen: https://www.boozallen.com/ ____________________________________________________ To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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DOD's new Acquisition Policy Innovation Engine: The AIRC
09/18/2024
DOD's new Acquisition Policy Innovation Engine: The AIRC
DOD's new Acquisition Innovation Research Center brings together the best minds in academia with experts in defense acquisition to help address some of the thorniest and most challenging acquisition challenges facing the Pentagon. Join Dr. Dinesh Verma, Executive Director of the Acquisition Innovation Research Center, as he discusses the AIRC's research portfolio, how it is helping to address perennial acquisition problems, and how industry and government can access its expertise. Acquisition Innovation Research Center: https://acqirc.org/Systems Engineering Research Center: https://sercuarc.org/AI4SE & SE4AI Workshop: https://sercuarc.org/event/ai4se-se4ai-workshop-2024/Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Acquisition Symposium: https://www.ndia.org/events/2024/10/18/ai-in-acquisition-symposium __________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen: https://www.boozallen.com/ __________________________________________________ To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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How Estonia, the EU’s E-State, Promotes Defense Technology
09/04/2024
How Estonia, the EU’s E-State, Promotes Defense Technology
How has Estonia, a country of just 1.5 million people, blessed with few natural resources, developed a flourishing defense technology sector? For this NATO and EU member, and vibrant democracy, necessity is the mother of invention. Estonia, where the prime minister is often just an email away, has often been praised for its pioneering efforts in digital “E-government.” Less well-known may be the large bets Estonia’s public and commercial sectors have placed on developing a robust innovation ecosystem specializing in AI and cyber. Joel Burke, a researcher focused on AI and technology policy, joins us to discuss Estonia’s collaborative approach to integrating government and private resources, personnel, and technologies to support national defense. Book website: Rebooting a Nation Reference to KAPO's report: https://news.err.ee/1609309593/internal-security-service-publishes-2023-2024-annual-review Tomas' study on Defence AI in Estonia: https://defenseai.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/daio_study2320_caught_between_today_and_tomorrow_tomas_jermalivicius.pdf E-Estonia briefing center (as the best place for folks to contact to start a collaboration with the Estonian defence-tech ecosystem): https://e-estonia.com/e-estonia-briefing-centre-services/about-us/ E-governance Academy: https://ega.ee/ Video Testimonies: https://exhibits.stanford.edu/baltic-video/feature/no-boundaries-the-digital-nomads-of-estonia-collection ____________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen: https://www.boozallen.com/ ____________________________________________________ To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Reviewing the 2024 GAO Weapon Systems Annual Assessment
08/21/2024
Reviewing the 2024 GAO Weapon Systems Annual Assessment
How well is the DoD positioned to field systems at the speed of relevance? Has the DoD effectively used additional Congressional acquisition authorities and its new Adaptive Acquisition Framework to deliver warfighting capabilities at a lower cost and accelerated schedule? Shelby Oakley, Director, Contracting and National Security Acquisitions, for GAO joins today’s podcast episode to discuss the GAO’s 22nd Weapons Systems Annual Assessment, which analyzes the characteristics and performance of 108 of DoD’s costliest weapon programs to include their implementation of leading practices for product development and software development approaches. ____________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen: https://www.boozallen.com/ ____________________________________________________ To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Reviewing the 2024 NSIB Report Card (Part 2)
08/15/2024
Reviewing the 2024 NSIB Report Card (Part 2)
Join us for Part Two of the discussion of the Reagan Institute’s 2024 National Security Innovation Base Report Card with Rachel Hoff (Reagan Institute) and Dale Swartz (McKinsey & Company). What data and methodologies were used to determine the grades? Why did DOD get a failing grade for “customer clarity”? Is the defense market getting more or less interesting to VCs and other private investors? How can we strengthen the defense technology workforce? What is the role of Allies and Partners in defense innovation? What are some policy options to address some of the bad grades in the report? Read more and download the report card here: Read a report from McKinsey & Co. about the future of defense innovation here: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/a... ____________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen: https://www.boozallen.com/ ____________________________________________________ To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Reviewing the 2024 NSIB Report Card (Part 1)
08/07/2024
Reviewing the 2024 NSIB Report Card (Part 1)
What is the 2024 National Security Innovation Base (NSIB) Report Card? Have U.S. grades improved since last year? How have venture capital and private equity played a role in defense innovation? Why did we get a D in defense modernization? Rachel Hoff, Policy Director at the Ronald Reagan Institute, and Dale Swartz, Partner at McKinsey & Co., Silicon Valley join the podcast to discuss how the NSIB Report Card’s newest iteration measured the effectiveness, productivity, and resilience of our nation’s innovation ecosystem, and how we fared compared to last year’s metrics. Also, learn about how this year’s report methodology changed from last year’s inaugural report. Read more and download the report card here: Read a report from McKinsey & Co. about the future of defense innovation here: ____________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen: ____________________________________________________ To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Evaluating AI-enabled Drone Swarms and the Future of Homeland Security
07/24/2024
Evaluating AI-enabled Drone Swarms and the Future of Homeland Security
draft What delineates surrogate from intelligent drone swarms? What are the threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences associated with these systems to the U.S. homeland, especially as these technologies evolve? Dr. Daniel Gerstein, Senior Policy Researcher and Professor of Policy Analysis at Pardee RAND Graduate School, joins today's podcast episode to discuss a recently published report titled, "Emerging Technology and Risk Analysis: Unmanned Aerial Systems Intelligent Swarm Technology," which assesses intelligent swarm technology, considering technology availability, as well as risks and scenarios (threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences) in the next three years, three to five years, and five to ten years. Report: https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2380-1.html ____________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen: https://www.boozallen.com/ ____________________________________________________ To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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NDIA's Vital Signs 2024 Report with Jen Stewart
07/10/2024
NDIA's Vital Signs 2024 Report with Jen Stewart
How healthy is the U.S. defense industrial base? What challenges does it face at a time of accelerating innovation, regulatory challenges, and the need to scale up productive capacity while strengthening supply chains? The National Defense Industrial Association's (NDIA) own Jen Stewart, Executive Vice President for Strategy and Policy, joins today's episode to unpack NDIA's Vital Signs 2024 Report. The report findings are based on over 1,300 survey respondents, including government officials, private sector leaders, and experts from academia, research institutions, and NGOs. This year’s report offers an unmatched perspective on the interplay between government and industry, showcasing the collective vision for a robust U.S. DIB. Download the report at: https://www.ndia.org/policy/publications/vital-signs Registration is now open for the second annual Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference! Please click here to learn more and register: ______________________________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen: https://www.boozallen.com/ ______________________________________________________________________ To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Previewing the NDIA Emerging Technologies Conference with Under Secretary Heidi Shyu
06/26/2024
Previewing the NDIA Emerging Technologies Conference with Under Secretary Heidi Shyu
Description: What are the emerging technologies that will shape future national defense and how will they be fielded? Ahead of the upcoming Emerging Technologies Conference, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu joins to preview timely conference topics including government-industry partnerships to accelerate procurement pathways, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), contested logistics, and Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) interoperability. She shares how her professional background informs her current position and the initiatives her team is leading, including rapid prototyping and fielding of innovative technologies. Registration is now open for the second annual Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference! Please click here to learn more and register: https://www.ndiatechexpo.org To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: ______________________________________________________ This episode is sponsored by Booz Allen: https://www.boozallen.com/ ______________________________________________________ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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Reshaping Energy Generation and distribution Through Power Beamin
06/12/2024
Reshaping Energy Generation and distribution Through Power Beamin
Energy is critical for anything we do. Power beaming is an emerging technology that could reshape how we generate and distribute energy and how our devices and autonomous systems are powered. Today’s guest is Tom Nugent, CTO and Co-founder of PowerLight Technologies. Tom walks us through power beaming and what it might provide to both the Department of Defense and commercial industry. Tom is the author of "Power Beaming: History, Theory, and Practice", which provides a foundation needed for researchers, technology developers, and end users to understand the promise and challenges for power beaming. The book is available here: https://www.worldscientific.com/worldscibooks/10.1142/12438#t=aboutBook. PowerLight Technologies: https://powerlighttech.com/ Registration is now open for the second annual Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference! Please click here to learn more and register: www.ndiatechexpo.org To receive updates about the conference please join our mailing list here: https://www.emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org/sign-up http://emergingtechnologiesinstitute.org https://www.facebook.com/EmergingTechETI https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndia-eti-emerging-technologies-institute https://www.twitter.com/EmergingTechETI
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