2024 State of Defense

Join us for a one-on-one conversation with the Space Forces’ Chief of Space Operations, General Salztman on his plans to build a combat ready force, what conflict in space looks like, and what the Space Force has learned from the war in Ukraine.

Join us as we talk with Col. Idle, the Deputy Commander of Space Systems Command about marshaling people and resources to deliver tomorrow's warfighting capabilities.

Join us for a one-on-one conversation with Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Christopher Mahoney on the threats he sees on the horizon and how the Marine Corps is modernizing to meet those challenges.

How is the Marine Corps maintaining its role as America’s crisis response force as it undergoes force design changes? How will those changes shape the Marine Corps’ role in future conflicts and crises?

During the Army segment of our "State of Defense" series, Defense One will speak to Army leaders about how they are rethinking strategy, training soldiers for the future battlefield, and improving readiness through technological capabilities.

Join us for a one-on-one conversation with Army leadership on how they are working to deter Russia and China, train and support U.S. allies and partners, modernize and network weapons from land to space, and better equip and train soldiers.

A look at how the U.S. Army is preparing for potential future conflict with China, with the commander of U.S. Army Pacific.

The Army is transforming its training as it prepares for future conflict. Join Defense One for a discussion with the leaders of the service's two largest training facilities, the National Training Center and the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Join us for a conversation about how the Army is taking electronic warfare lessons from the battlefield and bringing them into the classroom.

Join us for a one-on-one conversation with Navy leadership on how they are working to deter Russia and China, modernize the fleet, and prepare for future conflicts.

Fourth Fleet is leading the U.S. Navy’s experimentation in human-machine teaming across the land, sea, and air. Rear Adm. James Aiken details the challenges and opportunities of using robots for hybrid warfare and competition with China and Russia.

Join us for a one-on-one conversation with the new Air Force Chief of the Staff on his plans for fleet modernization, the 2025 budget, rising global threats, and recruiting.

A candid look at how well the U.S. Air Force is tapping into private sector innovation. We'll look at the fast-growing area of space startup and examine how non-traditional players can help the Air Force do more with less in critical areas like intelligence collection and analysis and autonomy

Join Defense One as we talk about the state of the air mobility fleet, needs for future mobility platforms, and Gen. Minihan's goal to increase connectivity across the fleet by 2025