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    Commercial imaging companies solved the data access problem; now they must tackle reliability.

    Commercial Earth observation (EO) has largely solved the access problem. Defense and national security organizations can now task commercial satellites with speed and scale unimaginable a decade ago. But access is not the same as reliability.…

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    Defending the Edge: Proven Air Defense for the Modern Fight

    From Ukraine to Iran, recent conflicts have underscored how profoundly low-cost, proliferated and adaptable aerial threats are reshaping the modern battlefield. Small drones and one-way attack systems are compressing decision timelines, stressing traditional defenses and exposing…

  • Land, sea and air, the triple cover with which EM&E Group wants to shield the eastern flank

    Land, sea and air, the triple cover with which EM&E Group wants to shield the eastern flank

    Security in Eastern Europe is no longer measured only in kilometres of land border. Landlocked countries on the eastern flank face a broader challenge: to simultaneously monitor their land borders, waters and airspace in the face of the growing threat of unmanned systems. This combined need explains the growing interest of these countries in integrating…

  • Why “set it and forget it” does not work for Life Insurance

    Why “set it and forget it” does not work for Life Insurance

    USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Life Insurance Company of New York Many service members are automatically enrolled in Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and then rarely think about it again. Early in a career, that may be understandable. A young single service member with no dependents, no mortgage, and limited financial obligations may be…

  • As Costs Rise, End-of-Life Planning is Mission-Critical for Military Families

    As Costs Rise, End-of-Life Planning is Mission-Critical for Military Families

    For service members, veterans, and their families, financial readiness has always been part of the mission. But as costs rise across housing, healthcare, and everyday essentials, another critical area is gaining urgency: planning for end-of-life expenses. Unlike deployments or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves, end-of-life costs are often unplanned—and unavoidable. Funeral services, final medical…

  • Accelerating the Army’s Tech Advantage

    Accelerating the Army’s Tech Advantage

    As threats evolve at unprecedented speed, the Army must rapidly adopt and integrate emerging technologies to maintain the edge. From artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to resilient networks and cloud-enabled operations, defense leaders are seeking new ways to transform data into decision advantage and ensure forces are ready to fight and win. This discussion brought Army and industry leaders together to explore how technology can be accelerated from concept to…

  • The State of Future Vertical Lift

    The State of Future Vertical Lift

    Future Vertical Lift represents one of the Army’s most ambitious modernization priorities, promising greater speed, range, and adaptability in the skies. But progress is measured not only in engineering milestones, but also in how lessons from Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific reshape requirements. The conversation now is whether the program is aligned with evolving threats and on track to deliver platforms that can dominate in contested environments. In this panel event,…

  • L3Harris Delivers Operational Realism for Missile Defense

    L3Harris Delivers Operational Realism for Missile Defense

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Army encourages soldiers to “train as you fight,” a sentiment that reflects the importance of simulating real-world scenarios to battle-harden our defenses. We must ensure that whatever fight might ultimately come isn’t a fair one for our adversaries. America’s missile warning and defense systems demand this kind of readiness to ensure we protect the homeland. The U.S. will need the ability to quickly test new missile…

  • Webcast: Building the All-Domain Force

    Webcast: Building the All-Domain Force

    This webcast aired on September 25, 2025 In this webcast, Defense News examined the challenges of an all-domain defense strategy, including streamlined communications between forces, data infrastructure needs and true interoperability between all forces across all domains. Webcast Recording: Guest Speakers: James Lewis, Senior Adviser (Non-resident), Economic Security and Technology Department, CSIS Tom Konicki, Director, Business Development at Honeywell Aerospace

  • Winning the Next Mission:

    Winning the Next Mission:

    As national security threats grow more dynamic and less bound by national borders, the missions of defense, homeland security, and national intelligence become increasingly interconnected. A border incursion, natural disaster, or cyber intrusion requires simultaneous coordination across combatant commands, with state and federal agencies interlocking. To succeed in these complex scenarios, agencies must share information, adapt workflows, and make decisions faster—together. Mission-Driven AI Across Operational Authorities Technology must reflect the…

  • Mesh vs. MANET: Communications architecture for battlefield dominance

    Mesh vs. MANET: Communications architecture for battlefield dominance

    Today’s battlefields must connect the edge to the enterprise – tying together communications, data, sight pictures, and sensor information on a common network. Mesh radio technologies are often thought of as the answer, but architecturally, they do not perform the way our warfighters need. Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANET) are commonly confused with Mesh, but have a fundamentally different approach to network architecture, flexibility, and mission relevance. As the United…

  • The New Command Edge: Why NATO Needs Seamless, Secure Connectivity

    The New Command Edge: Why NATO Needs Seamless, Secure Connectivity

    In today’s threat environment, military advantage is shaped not just by capability, but by cohesion. The alliances that prevail are those able to move with coordination across domains and borders. At the foundation of that coordination is connectivity. As NATO adapts to increasingly contested environments and evolving adversaries, its modernization efforts reflect a clear priority: the ability to collect, process and act on information securely and at speed. Communications transformed…

  • DSEI Discussion: Data Sovereignty on the Digital Battlespace

    DSEI Discussion: Data Sovereignty on the Digital Battlespace

    This event took place on September 12, 2025 There is a growing importance of data sovereignty in military operations – ensuring that sensitive information remains secure, trusted, and under national control even in coalition environments. We examined how emerging technologies like quantum-safe encryption and secure hardware are reshaping the cyber landscape, the role of AI in enabling (and potentially threatening) sovereign control, and the skills and partnerships needed to build…

  • DSEI Discussion: The Role of Drones in Aerial Intelligence

    DSEI Discussion: The Role of Drones in Aerial Intelligence

    This event took place at DSEI London on September 11, 2025 Aerial reconnaissance is key to maintaining information advantage on the battlefield, and flexible, agile unmanned aircraft help provide widespread coverage of the battlefield while being hard to detect and intercept. In this panel discussion, we explore the role of unmanned aircraft in battlefield reconnaissance, the advantages of unmanned aircraft and the challenges of collecting, evaluating and acting on reconnaissance…

  • DSEI Discussion: How the Allied Industrial Base Can Rearm Europe

    DSEI Discussion: How the Allied Industrial Base Can Rearm Europe

    This event took place at DSEI London on September 10, 2025 As European leaders look to build up their militaries in reaction to current events, the industrial base will play a key role in ensuring readiness. In this DSEI panel discussion, leaders discussed the role of the industrial base, partnerships with governments and what military readiness for Europe looks like in reality. Watch Recording: Guest Speakers: Lt Col Timothy Otten,…

  • Lockheed Martin Advances Global Missile Warning & Defense

    Lockheed Martin Advances Global Missile Warning & Defense

    As global missile threats grow in complexity and volume, Lockheed Martin is developing and delivering advanced missile warning, tracking and defense capabilities across multiple orbits to protect America and its allies. From geosynchronous to low Earth orbit, the company is enabling a resilient, responsive space architecture designed to provide early warning and persistent tracking — when every second counts. For more than two decades, Lockheed Martin has supported this mission…

  • ASELSAN Among the Global Leaders on the Defense News Top 100

    ASELSAN Among the Global Leaders on the Defense News Top 100

    As ASELSAN celebrates its 50th anniversary, our company ranks once more among the top 50 on this year’s Defense News Top 100 list, ranking 43rd, underscoring five decades of innovation, resilience, and technological leadership. This milestone reflects not only a proud legacy of groundbreaking achievements but also a future defined by strategic foresight, continuous growth in capability and scale, and an expanding global impact, cementing our position as Türkiye’s premier…

  • SMD Debrief 2025

    SMD Debrief 2025

    This webcast aired on August 11, 2025 The annual Space & Missile Defense (SMD) Symposium is an educational, professional development and networking event for military and space and missile defense industry leaders.​ The Symposium focuses on the latest topics of interest in SMD, including threats from near-peer adversaries and rogue states, technological advances and what the short-term future holds.​ In this custom webcast Defense News interviewed Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey,…

  • DoD Decision Advantage: Agentic AI as the Accelerant

    DoD Decision Advantage: Agentic AI as the Accelerant

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is a top priority for the Department of Defense (DoD), as its data collection, analysis and management capabilities can help U.S. forces maintain an information advantage in the field. But as with any new technology, AI must be viewed through both the lens of what it can do and what it cannot do. While it is a great tool for sifting through reams of data to identify…

  • How Michigan is Reimagining the Arsenal of Democracy

    How Michigan is Reimagining the Arsenal of Democracy

    The clearly defined role of states in national defense is their National Guards. Less clearly defined — but potentially just as important — are their industrial base, research institutions, and economic development capabilities, all of which can contribute to national defense. Michigan is embracing these possibilities, which is a natural progression for a state with a storied, proud tradition of being the “Arsenal of Democracy.” The state’s automotive industry has…

  • Commercial Remote Sensing: A National Security Space Imperative

    Commercial Remote Sensing: A National Security Space Imperative

    In an era defined by unpredictability, from sudden gray zone incursions to disinformation campaigns and global information threats, speed is no longer a luxury for national security intelligence. It is a prerequisite. Across the U.S. defense and intelligence communities, one theme is becoming increasingly clear: the ability to observe, detect, and respond to change in real time is mission critical. The phrase “at the speed of conflict” has taken on…

  • Indo Defence Enhances Exhibitor Visibility with New Online Directory

    Indo Defence Enhances Exhibitor Visibility with New Online Directory

    When it comes to international defense exhibitions, few shows rival Indo Defence in scale or significance. Held biennially in Jakarta and organized by PT Napindo Media Ashatama, the event continues to serve as a strategic meeting point for military, government, and commercial stakeholders across Asia and beyond. This year, in a step toward greater digital engagement, Indo Defence introduced an official Digital Directory, developed in partnership with Sourcehere. Sourcehere provides…

  • Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Changes the Game for the Army

    Crewed-Uncrewed Teaming Changes the Game for the Army

    With dense rain forests, rugged mountain ranges, and far-flung land masses, the terrain in the Indo-Pacific presents a unique challenge for ground forces. Adversaries have lots of places to hide. Severe weather and thick foliage make gathering intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, difficult. Fortunately, the U.S. Army has an ace up its sleeve: crewed-uncrewed teaming. In the critical airspace between the ground and 1,000 feet up – known as…

  • Webcast: The Challenges of Government & Industry Facility Security

    Webcast: The Challenges of Government & Industry Facility Security

    This event took place on April 23, 2025 In this webcast, Defense News and industry experts examined the challenges of safety and security in government facilities, including surveillance, situational awareness, and rapid response in a crisis. Watch Recording: Guest Speakers: Mary Rose McCaffrey, Former CSO Northrop Grumman and Director of CIA Security Charlie Phalen, Former Director of DCSA, NBIB and CSO Northrop Grumman

  • RTX’s advanced space solutions defend the ultimate high ground

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