Can the U.S. maintain its edge in a rapidly changing world? This episode examines a 2020 Strategic Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence report on innovation in the Intelligence Community (IC) and analyzes the increasing threat posed by China's rapid ascent in research and development. The report calls for greater investment in basic research, closer collaboration with the private sector and allies, and a renewed focus on the importance of open source intelligence.

https://democrats-intelligence.house.gov/uploadedfiles/final_start_report_v4.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Viu5UrlqTA

The world is a more dangerous place than at any point since WWII. The National Defense Strategy Commission, a bipartisan group, outlines the urgent threats posed by China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea and what we must do to combat them.

https://armedservices.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/full-committee-hearing-findings-and-recommendations-commission-national

This podcast examines the seven key factors driving successful defense innovation, based on the CNAS report "Integration for Innovation". Hear from experts as they break down real-world examples, from Project Maven to Task Force 59, and explore ways to bridge the gap between commercial technology and national security.

https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/integration-for-innovation

From requirements to solutions: Can the DoD shake up its procurement process to deliver cutting-edge technology to the warfighter?

Learn more about current challenges and proposed solutions including a bridge fund, empowering combatant commanders, and prioritizing software.

https://armedservices.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/full-committee-hearing-fielding-technology-and-innovation-industry