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Defense Innovation may be one of the buzziest phrases in the national security industry, but the message here couldn’t be clearer: Defense Innovation is a strategic imperative. In this article from The Wall Street Journal, Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta admits that the U.S. may not be capable of matching our adversaries’ “sheer production volume” in advanced manufacturing or emerging technology, but instead “our path forward lies in America’s capacity to innovate.” At Ignite Digital, we are dedicated to fostering innovation. We are passionate about providing digital solutions to our national security clients by blending technology with business needs. Our Digital Innovation Center of Excellence (DICE) aims to shape the future of the digital landscape for organizations such as the US Navy’s PEO for Digital and Enterprise Services. Together, we can ensure the Navy and United States Marine Corps maintain a decisive information advantage – “any data, any time, anywhere.” #weareids #defenseinnovation #usnavy #usmc #nationalsecurity 

⚡ Action required: long gone are the days of relying on static, latent, non-pragmatic solutions to defense acquisitions....This has been an issue in the US DIB / DOD for way to long, & we're reaching critical mass in how we innovate for efficiencies and to keep competitive 🛰 advantage on our enemies. ⏳ Speed is relative to our adversaries, and in the new age of AI + technology adaptations, we must focus on dynamics and fluidity in our approach. 🏛 Kudos to Congressman Michael Waltz for making this more transparent than ever in his recent discovery of AF acquisitions of bushings 🔩 costing average Americans around $100, Waltz said the military forks out $90,000 💸 a bag.  Here is a good article outlining the demand & inflection point from the Pentagon in WSJ: https://lnkd.in/gFWsQe-e

"The integration of disruptive technologies into national defense strategies is a pivotal aspect of maintaining a competitive edge in modern warfare and security. Marcantonio Global's collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense exemplifies a proactive approach to innovation, focusing on key technological areas that are vital for national security. The alliance's efforts in scouting and accelerating potential capabilities within these domains underscore the importance of public-private partnerships in advancing the military's technological prowess. The Defense Logistics Innovation Forums and the DoD Centurions Program are indicative of the commitment to fostering a culture of innovation that can yield transformative solutions for defense and security challenges. The involvement of senior Pentagon leadership further emphasizes the strategic significance of these initiatives, aiming to create a robust pipeline of advanced technologies that can be integrated into defense strategies effectively." - Co-Pilot, AI

The reality of conflicts around the world requires an all of country effort to take on the national and international security challenges we face with our allies. The opportunity to create the Naval Innovation Center (NIC) at the Naval Postgraduate School is an important piece of this puzzle as the many active-duty officers on campus are uniquely positioned to apply their operational experience to the opportunities and difficult problems the U.S. faces in cyber, autonomy, AI, space and many other realms. Further, the NIC provides the ideal situation for strategic corporate partnerships to grow beyond those that exist today with large companies like Qualcomm, RTX, Lockheed Martin, NVIDIA, Anduril, and Microsoft as well emerging firms like Saronic. The Naval Postgraduate School Foundation stands ready to support the outfitting of the NIC with the latest technologies and all that is required to create a high-quality research and collaboration center. #nps #nationalsecurity #npsfoundation #corporatepartnerships #innovation

Really proud to share our latest project. Please check out the second interview of our National Security video series: The Race to Modernization: What is Driving Government Modernization Trends Globally and read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/euHriJEH

Important read - Gov Data as Asset. I passionately agree that contract frameworks should allow Gov to retain their own Data and IP, instead of losing it at contract end. Then combine w/ knowledgeable workforce and modern tools to harness the power of that Data. 💯 Spot-on Defense Innovation Board DefenseScoop

“The path forward must be paved with investments in technology and undergirded by infrastructure built for innovative national-security research and education. Failure risks not only our current strategic position; it threatens our future stability and influence on the world stage.” Secretary Leon Panetta and Congressman Mike Gallagher emphasize this in their recent op-ed, urging defense leaders and policymakers to foster a culture of #innovation and risk-taking. One example is the Naval Innovation Center at the Naval Postgraduate School. The NIC at NPS serves as a unique national resource, leveraging some of the nation's brightest minds to dismantle barriers to innovation. The Naval Postgraduate School, a leader in defense education and research, already has the brightest current and future national security leaders. The Naval Innovation Center at NPS will harness these minds in #collaboration with industry and academia to address operational challenges, making students integral to this innovative ecosystem. By building on investments like the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)’s Replicator Initiative and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) the NIC will accelerate the adoption of commercial technology within the DOD. Learn more about innovation and research at NPS: www.nps.edu/research #technology #partnership #greatpowercompetition #NICatNPS Office of the Secretary of the Navy | Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering | Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment | Naval Warfare Studies Institute at Naval Postgraduate School | Acquisition Research Program at Naval Postgraduate School

Next in our video series is Amber Zilemba, Vice President of Strategy & Innovation, as she explores the reemphasis on modernizing our capabilities, creating an awakening and focus to bolster the U.S. Government’s industrial defense capabilities and designs—to reinvest in our industrial base and remain an innovation leader. Watch The Race to Modernization: What is Driving Government Modernization Trends Globally and read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/euHriJEH #Modernization #Innovation #Defense #Technology

“The geopolitical climate, soaring military budgets, and the need for innovation in modern warfare are setting the stage for a defense tech revolution,” writes Amit Pilowsky, Co-Founder and Partner at Key1 Capital "What’s changed? First and foremost, there’s the recognition that future warfare will be determined by superior technology rather than the number of tanks. The drone war in Ukraine and the missile attack by Iran against Israel demonstrate how technology dictates battlefield strategies. Today the “edge” lies not in hardware but in software prowess, enabling startups to become significant players. Secondly, government entities and militaries have come to recognize that embracing rapid innovation and eliminating barriers to entry are essential to maintaining a technological edge. This includes the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU.), and NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA). This strategic shift creates opportunities for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas to prove themselves. "

https://lnkd.in/dzY7z3Jw The Pentagon Can’t Wait to Innovate The American military must make rapid adoption of new commercial technologies a priority. By Leon E. Panetta and Mike Gallagher July 9, 2024 4:48 pm ET The U.S. faces grave national-security threats around the globe. Conflicts in the Middle East and Europe, combined with a shifting balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, embolden America’s adversaries and threaten the free world. If the U.S. doesn’t act swiftly to ensure our technological edge, we’ll risk further deterrence failures and the erosion of international freedom. China and Russia are expanding their global influence through conventional military power and advances in manufacturing and critical technology. The U.S. is unlikely to adopt industrial policy or match our enemies in sheer production volume. That’s OK; our path forward instead lies in America’s capacity to innovate.