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Tune in February 12 at 2PM EDT
As geopolitical tensions continue to rise in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) is leveraging advanced technologies to maintain situational awareness, deter aggression, and support allied operations. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, have emerged as a critical tool in this evolving theater. From maritime domain awareness to rapid ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) capabilities, drones are reshaping how INDOPACOM approaches both strategic deterrence and real-time responsiveness in one of the world’s most contested regions. Government leaders will discuss how drones are advancing INDOPACOM’s mission and delivering strategic, operational, and tactical advantages across the joint force. They’ll explore how UAS technologies enhance surveillance, reconnaissance, and logistics in the Indo-Pacific; the challenges of scaling these capabilities; and their role in joint operations with regional allies. Speakers will also highlight evolving policy, airspace, and cybersecurity considerations, as well as how autonomous drone innovations are shaping the future of INDOPACOM operations.
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Ed Barnabas
Vice President, Indo-Pacific Chief Technologist
Booz Allen
Ed Barnabas
Vice President, Indo-Pacific Chief Technologist
Booz Allen
Ed Barnabas is Vice President and Chief Technologist for Booz Allen’s regional headquarters in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. In this role, he supports defense and national security clients in Hawai‘i, Alaska, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Guam.
With over 25 years of experience, Ed focuses on guiding, scaling, and overseeing the regional innovation agenda across key areas such as AI/ML, cyber, infrastructure/cloud, immersive user experiences, and lean digital transformation. Together with his team, they work with customers to develop disruptive technologies and solve critical mission challenges. Before joining Booz Allen, Ed held leadership positions at companies such as URS, SAIC, and Acumen Solutions, Inc.
In Hawai’i, Ed is an ardent technology adoption advocate and serves as a board or committee member at: Chaminade University, Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Technology Sector Partnership, Bishop Museum, and Omidyar Fellows. Ed received his MBA in Information Systems & Business Analytics from the University of Maryland Smith School and BA from the University of Maryland.