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GovExec TV’s George Jackson recorded a Dispatch from WEST 2025 in partnership with HP and AMD. He spoke with U.S. Army Lt. Col. Charles Rowan (Director of the MOVES Institute at NPS), Capt. Chad Bollmann (U.S. Navy Permanent Military Professor at NPS), and Dr. Tommy Gardner (Chief Technology Officer for HP Federal) about how AI is changing naval capabilities, from improving logistics and cybersecurity to advancing battlefield awareness. Don’t miss AI at the Helm: Leveraging for Superior Naval Efficiency and Decision-Making, airing 2/12! https://lnkd.in/dKKhWa5e #GovExec #GovExecTV #AFCEA #WEST #GovTech #Defense #DefenseTech #WEST2025 #GovExecDefense

Seeing new advancements in militaries worldwide regarding weapon adoption is always fascinating. For the U.S. Military, one of the latest additions to the infantryman and machine gunner roles has been the XM7 MCX Spear variant and the XM250 belt-fed machine gun, both chambered in .277 Fury (6.8x51mm). These new adoptions are significant as it will be the first time the U.S. military will shift to a new cartridge from the 5.56 NATO and 7.62x51 for its larger/conventional units. The weapon systems also feature a new optic made by Vortex, which offers a laser rangefinder, ballistic calculator, atmospheric sensor suite, compass, IR lasers, and a digital display overlay. The adoption of LPVOs (low-powered variable optics) has become prevalent within the U.S. military with this addition and with the Marines switching from the ACOG to the 1-8 VCOG optic.

Acme Mills: Advancing Military Textiles Through History As outlined in the article "Military Textiles: Features, Characteristics and Materials," military textiles, also known as armed forces textiles, play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of soldiers in diverse and challenging environments. Throughout history, military textiles have evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of warfare. From ancient civilizations utilizing animal skins and furs for protection to the sophisticated high-tech materials integrated into modern uniforms, the journey of military textiles reflects the advancements in human ingenuity and technology. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHC95Wrj

Check out this great article that our Board member and Advisor to Atombeam was featured in. https://lnkd.in/eYYRPi3E

J6 Panel: Assured C4: Alliances and Partnerships in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Theater with BG Michael L. Smith, USA, Col Lawrence (Sonny) Hussey, USMC, BG Ray Phariss, USA, COL Keith Vanyo, USA, Col Eric Crowell, USAF, COL Alton J. Johnson, USA, CAPT Erik Pittman, USN, and Col Erick Welcome, USAF. This panel brought together USINDOPACOM Subordinate Command and key J6s/G6s to discuss current and emerging C4 modernization and information-sharing initiatives. The goal was to enhance situational awareness and identify gaps and opportunities for improving capabilities in support of USINDOPACOM priorities. The desired outcome is assured C4, interoperability among Joint and Combined Forces, and strengthened alliances in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Theater. #AFCEA #AFCEAHawaii #AFCEATechNet #TechNetIndoPacific #TIP24 #Cyber #STEM #USINDOPACOM #MilitaryInnovation #JointForces #Alliances #DefenseCollaboration #IndoPacific

🇦🇺⚓️👏 ROHDE & SCHWARZ Australia will deliver integrated communication and control systems for the first batch of three Royal Australian Navy Hunter-class frigates. The Internet Protocol-based NAVICS communications technology provides reliable and secure voice and data communications for all naval vessel classes. “For Hunter we’ve built on the close collaboration between our headquarters and the UK operation we established for development of the Type 26 communications solution,” Rohde & Schwarz Vice President R&D Technology Systems Wolfgang Marchl said. “Now, with Rohde & Schwarz Australia also incorporated into this collaboration, we are well placed not only to deliver on this project but also for any future large naval programs that may be shared between the UK and Australia.” #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #australia #naval #navy

🚨 NEW Expert Series — Canada’s Next Submarine Fleet (Part 2) In today’s episode of the #ExpertSeries, we return with VAdm (Ret’d) Mark Norman, former Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, VAdm (Retd) Bob Davidson CMM, MSC CD, a member of the CDAI Board, and RAdm (Ret’d) Luc Cassivi, former Commander of Military Personnel Generation and the Canadian Defence Academy, to discuss the necessary technical capabilities of submarines, difficulties with their procurement, and challenges with recruiting the necessary personnel to man the submarines. “[#Canada] needs to buy [submarines] off the shelf, but we also need to develop the [domestic] capability to do running repairs [and] maintain the submarines that go forward.” Listen now for expert insights:      ➡️ YouTube – https://bit.ly/3MzQvoQ ➡️ Spotify – https://spoti.fi/4ebSrja Missed the first part of this series? Find it here: ➡️ YouTube – https://bit.ly/3XgdueP   ➡️ Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3YWzRav           #CAF #canadianarmedforces #submarine #northamerica #defence #security #defencepolicy #geopolitics  

We provide enterprise #IT solutions to U.S. military services to create unified, joint networks that get our Warfighters the data they need. But the services have their own role to play in IT, so how do we work together? United States Marine Corps Col. Jared C. Voneida, DISA Pacific commander, explains this relationship with the analogy of Wi-Fi in his home: We act as the internet service provider, taking care of what happens outside the house, and the services act as the homeowner, managing what happens inside the house.

Part 2 of our post covering the CNO’s Reading List continues the theme of "Warfighting - Deliver Decisive Combat Power." The reading list titles offer a mix of historical insight, technological analysis, and critical lessons for today’s Navy. Army of None by Paul Scharre addresses the transformative impact of autonomous weapons on the future of warfare. The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors by James D. Hornfischer recounts the incredible heroism of U.S. sailors during the Battle off Samar in World War II. This Kind of War by T. R. Fehrenbach provides a history of the Korean War, exploring the harsh realities of combat and the need for military readiness. Together, these books offer valuable perspectives that illuminate the past, present, and future challenges shaping naval strategy. Read the complete article: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ev4DMS4X

As we enter into military appreciation month this May, it is right we take a moment to pause and recognize the sacrifice our military members and their families make for our country. It is a time for us to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who have defended them. However, at Verizon, we don’t stop with just gratitude.  We understand how critical it is for us to be a trusted, innovative partner with the US Military, Department of Defense, and defense contractors, and we take that responsibility very seriously. That’s why we are committed to work with our military partners every day to address their changing and dynamic needs. We have been driving the digital transformation of military installations addressing integration, management, and security requirements where military members, their civilian counterparts, and their families eat, sleep, play, and shop. We are developing mesh architecture for network cohesion across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. And we are enabling private networks for the military supporting a variety of use cases and integrating various military systems and other networks together for a seamless experience. We are proud to be an innovation partner with those who are dedicated to serving and protecting our country. https://lnkd.in/ed23MMKg #MilitaryAppreciationMonth #Veterans #SupportOurTroops