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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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A new survey from MITRE says that a majority of non-traditional defense contractors face barriers of inflexibility and complexity in the acquisition process. As DoD tries to bring more innovation and flexibility into its stable of contractors, what really needs to change to make this possible? Keoki Jackson of MITRE joined the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton to share more about the survey's results. https://lnkd.in/dFXpvB8G

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The Defense Information Systems Agency has unveiled the United States Department of Defense Cloud Infrastructure as Code—an initiative by its J-9 Hosting and Compute team designed to accelerate cloud adoption across the DOD. Read full story: https://lnkd.in/efSdEj-h --- #GovConNews #CloudComputing #DISA #DOD

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What is predictive indexing and why does it matter? Predictive indexing is a way of assessing encryption keys by measuring the entropy (randomness) of the large number strings on which the keys are based. If we want to protect our data from AI and quantum threats, we MUST move past the current methods of assessing encryption strength--and the standards by which they're judged. ALL of our data is at risk, but it doesn't have to be! Predictive indexing can ensure that we retain our national advantage by significantly upping our information security game. Frontier Technologies Laboratory at the University of Cambridge recently published a paper on this...it's available from their website at https://lnkd.in/gyab_xjV. The link is also available in the first comment. If, like me, you're more interested in a quick summary, it's attached to this post. Hope you find it helpful! Note that the first line says $20B in assets are at risk...it's actually @20T. The numbers get so large so quickly it's hard to keep up with them. For even more information, check out the Entrokey Labs website at www.entrokeylabs.com. #EntrokeyLabs #Entropy #Cryptography #FrontierLabs #PredictiveIndexing #PQC

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🛡️Defense programs can’t afford guesswork. Our new white paper, "Precision Optics for Defense Applications" is a practical guide for program managers, engineers, and buyers navigating this demanding space. Learn how PFG’s rigorous compliance controls and onshore U.S. manufacturing deliver mission-ready optics for defense programs. 👉 Download the white paper here: https://lnkd.in/g3Dr3rUf #DefenseOptics #PrecisionOptics #MadeinUSA

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Pentagon Orders Rapid Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography Across DoD DoD memo directs rapid PQC adoption, inventory of cryptography, 2030 phase-outs, and designated migration leads with strict testing and coordination requirements....

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