Agenda

The Navy has been protecting freedom of navigation around the world for years, but tensions in the Red Sea reached a boiling point in late 2023. Now, the U.S. Navy is locked into the most sustained combat its been involved in since World War II. Join Defense One as we discuss what the service is learning from ongoing operations in the Middle East, and what to expect in the future.

The United States shipbuilding industry is being far outpaced by China, and while commanders are still confident that the U.S. has the military advantage, the Pentagon and the Navy are working hard to turn the ship, so to speak, and get American shipbuilding back on track. This panel will address the challenges the service and the industry have faced, and how they’re addressing those obstacles for the future.

The Marine Corps is in the midst of a multiyear modernization campaign to focus on amphibious operations and ready itself for a potential war with China. One of the most high-profile changes is a focus on the littoral zone—including new Marine Littoral Regiments and new tech designed for operating in shallow coastal waters. Join Defense One in a discussion with Marine leaders in the Pacific about how the service is preparing for operations in the littorals.

The Air Force’s 412th Test Wing is responsible for testing and evaluating a slate of new platforms and technologies—including the B-21, NGAD, Collaborative Combat Aircraft, and AI pilots. Join us for a look at the future of air power.

How is the Army’s modernization effort, dubbed Transformation in Contact, working so far? We’ll speak to the leaders of the brigades at the pointy end of the spear about what they’ve learned from the initiative so far and what it means for the service going forward.

Army Futures Command has evolved significantly since it was launched in 2018. What projects is the unit working on now, and do leaders believe the mission still necessitates its own command?