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Digital Capabilities Directorate The Digital Capabilities Directorate (DCD) at the Air Force Research Laboratory focuses on digitally transforming business and technical operations. Key aspects include: Mission: Accelerate the generation and transition of technology with military benefits. Goals: Faster research, streamlined transitions, better decisions, and low-friction operations. Approach: Utilize digital transformation to enhance research, development, and operational efficiency https://lnkd.in/ek4mxNiV #intelligencematters

𝑮𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑻𝒐 2030 #Advancement of existing #portable communication #technologies and demand for greater bandwidth for superior data exchange capabilities are expected to #drive the growth of this #market. Global Portable #communication #systems has been witnessing significant #growth in recent years. The increasing need for real-time communication, especially in #critical situations such as #emergencies, military operations, and disaster #management, is one of the key factors driving the market growth. 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝑷𝑫𝑭: https://lnkd.in/ggrksnVa 𝑩𝒚 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒓𝒔: Thales Investments Group BAE Systems CONDAN CONSULTANTS LIMITED ITT Inc. Saab Ultra Electronics Group General Dynamics L3 Technologies Inc. Magazine Trilogy #𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔𝒊𝒛𝒆 #𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔 #𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 #𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 #𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 #𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔 #𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 #𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 #𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 #𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕

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Interesting read for any futurists, weak signals and defence foresight people.

Innovation really is a special operation! Only with a bias for action and appetite for risk can public and private entities move forward together. "As part of the change, DoD needs to work closer with its partners inside and outside of the government, the strategy says, which will require taking on 'bureaucratic, financial, institutional, and reputational risk in doing so.'" We applaud any government entity who openly embraces more #risk in service of #innovation and the delivery of real capabilities. Glenn Cowan Arjun Grewal Michael Smith Jeremy Constantineau Defence Research and Development Canada Ottawa Research Centre (DRDC Ottawa) Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes https://lnkd.in/euQY78-K

Insightful summary from the #AlixPartners 2024 Aerospace & Defence Outlook study: the outlook for the industry is getting stronger, both on the commercial and defense sides, but several sector-internal and externally driven challenges continue to be in the way, requiring fast decisions - most often in uncharted territory - by the industry's executives and investors.

🚀 Introducing the Transition Tracking Action Group (TTAG)! Led by Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the DOD is leveraging advanced data analytics to ensure new technologies reach our troops effectively. TTAG breaks down data silos, unifying insights to enhance oversight and optimize investments. Learn more about the TTAG and how it is shaping the future of defense technology. https://lnkd.in/eKvHn9-P #TTAG #DefenseInnovation #DataInsights

Integrating digital twins into aerospace and defense operations requires a clear, strategic plan. In my latest blog, I highlight the importance of phased implementation, continuous staff training, and partnerships with technology providers like Siemens DISW. This structured approach helps manage the complexity and high costs of adoption while ensuring compatibility with existing legacy systems. By following a strategic roadmap, organizations can fully leverage digital twins to drive efficiency and innovation. Want to learn how to get started? Check out my blog for detailed insights on creating a seamless digital transformation strategy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRb2FxwG #DigitalTwins #AerospaceTech #StrategicPlanning

The Atlantic Council‘s Commission on Defense Innovation report was released last month. It highlights 10 recommendations to jumpstart and reimagine the future war-fighting acquisition process, to include integrating and leveraging private industry. “While US companies continue to demonstrate technological prowess, this rate of innovation serves little use in deterring conflict unless the DoD is able to procure and get new technology into the hands of warfighters at a faster pace. The current US defense acquisition system was not designed to keep pace with today's rapid rate of innovation. Despite the DoD's recognition of these emergent dual-use technologies, lengthy budget timelines, inflexible procurement options, and outdated internal procedures create unnecessary barriers between the DoD and nontraditional companies seeking collaboration.” #innovation #military #nationaldefense https://lnkd.in/epMuzRdp

Interesting thoughts here. Certainly more work to do in this space but most importantly getting after the ability for leaders to understand how to operate in this space is so necessary. If our leaders don’t understand the landscape they can’t be effective in leading the cultural change required to think differently and break the business as usual mentality.