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Naval leaders at AFCEA International #WEST2026 outlined key strategies for maritime operations including #AI integration, force design modernization and accelerated industry partnerships… Read on for the top 5 insights from the show shaping naval readiness: https://lnkd.in/esSk956g Michael M., Alec Wyhs, Lars Lindland, Brian O'Donnell

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#BoozAllen is helping agencies meet zero trust mandates. Hear Imran Umar on the CyberWire Daily podcast discuss DISA’s Thunderdome solution, built by #BoozAllen. Listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/emdYyZmj

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FibrX https://www.fibrx.io/ Strategic Importance of U.S. Shipbuilding The U.S. is hearing renewed calls to bring shipbuilding back to American shores. Recent announcements from the Trump Administration highlight plans for a new “Trump-class” of battleships, massive 30,000–40,000 ton vessels envisioned as the largest surface combatants since World War II (USNI News, Dec 22, 2025). For decades, America’s share of global shipbuilding fell to just 0.1% (1), while China now commands more than 53.8% (2). China’s shipyards don’t just build commercial vessels for foreign buyers. They also produce warships for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). This dual‑use model has helped China grow the PLAN into the largest navy in the world, with more than 370 ships today and projected to reach 435 by 2030 (3). The U.S. response is the “Golden Fleet” initiative, tying naval expansion directly to economic revitalization. Billions in defense appropriations have already been allocated. The FY2025 defense budget totals about $841 billion (4), with shipbuilding projected to average $40 billion annually over the next 30 years (5). The Significance - National Security: A modern fleet is essential to counter peer competitors. - Industrial Base: Shipbuilding strengthens supply chains, skilled labor, and advanced manufacturing throughout most industries. - Innovation: New warships will integrate AI, hypersonic weapons, advanced sensing systems, and directed energy capabilities such as high‑energy lasers and electromagnetic pulse weapons. The FibrX Interface At FibrX, we see a transformational role for our technology in this naval renaissance: - Detecting corrosion early to reduce lifecycle costs. - Embedding light weight, low profile fiber optic sensors for real‑time structural intelligence. - Enabling uncertainty-aware analytics enhanced digital twin models for predictive maintenance. - Aligning with “Buy American” priorities by strengthening domestic supply chains. Closing Thought The strategic importance of U.S. shipbuilding lies not only in producing new warships but in rebuilding the nation’s industrial backbone. As America embarks on its most ambitious fleet expansion in decades, FibrX offers a critical enabling technology to ensure these ships are not just the largest ever built, but also the smartest, safest, versatile, transformable, and the most sustainable ships to sail the high seas. References (1) World Ports Organization, US Shipbuilding Faces Urgent Challenges (2025). (2) World Ports Organization, China Strengthens Lead in Global Shipbuilding for 2025. (3) 19FortyFive, China’s Navy Is Bigger (2025). (4) Congress.gov, FY2025 Defense Appropriations Summary. (5) CBO, Analysis of the Navy’s 2025 Shipbuilding Plan.

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Big changes are coming to how the DoD buys technology and services. Deltek’s new report outlines the 2025 acquisition reform landscape and what it means for defense contractors. https://gag.gl/Kte5gr

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Love Laks Prabhala talking about ATO Modernization as part of the American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Cybersecurity COI and ISC2 Northern Virginia Chapter. ▶️ Move away from documentation to evidence based state ▶️ Focus on the efficacy of the controls ▶️ Look at FR20x as a model to move towards to Continuous Monitoring

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Honored to moderate this session at DFMI Huntsville with SES Mike Cook (AMC G8) and LTG Jeth Rey (HQDA G6). Defense financial management sits at the center of strategy execution. The challenge isn’t whether we have data — it’s whether we have the structure, discipline, and governance to turn that data into timely, defensible decisions. Grateful for the opportunity to facilitate this discussion with two outstanding leaders. If you’re at DFMI, I look forward to connecting. #DFMI #SDFM #DefenseFinancialManagement #ArmyLeadership #DataInformed #DecisionQuality #PPBE #DoDFinance

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Had a great time sitting down with the Julian & the GovCIO team to chat through how the DoD is leveraging tech, and the challenges it is facing with implementing new technology. Fundamentally the challenges I'm seeing across the board are Legacy infrastructure - Outdated systems that resist modernization Data silos - Incompatible systems that can't communicate effectively and are difficult to integrate. Security and compliance barriers - Risk concerns that block AI deployment in critical applications AI literacy gap - Lack of understanding about AI capabilities, applications, and risks Curious to hear if this resonates with folks in the space!

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