Investing in the future of U.S. defense during a time of transition at home and abroad
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Technology, innovation, concepts, and tactics are key to the future of U.S. defense. All deliver numerous challenges as well as opportunities. In some senses, new ways of waging war have leveled parts of the playing field that have historically been dominated by the United States. Intertwined with these opportunities and challenges, the “Third Offset” strategy, officially launched with this year’s budget request, attempts to identify asymmetries between U.S. forces and potential adversaries. Across the spectrum, it is critical to remember that no single concept or technology is enough on its own, as it must exist within a large and complex system.
On December 5, the Brookings Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence hosted an event discussing the future of U.S. defense with Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert O. Work. Secretary Work partook in a conversation with Brookings Senior Fellow Michael O’Hanlon before turning over to a panel to further discuss the issues. Panelists included Alan Easterling of Northrop Grumman and Kelly Marchese of Deloitte Consulting LLP. Michael O’Hanlon moderated the discussion.
Agenda
Featured Speaker
Robert O. Work
Vice Chair - National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence
Panel
Alan Easterling
Corporate Director, Strategic Development, Northrop Grumman
Michael E. O’Hanlon
Director of Research - Foreign Policy
Director - Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology
Co-Director - Africa Security Initiative
Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology
Philip H. Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy
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