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The Future of Warfare: Preparing U.S. Military Forces for Competition and Contestation | GSF 2024 Center for Strategic & International Studies 24 Apr 2024 Join the CSIS International Security Program for the 2024 Global Security Forum on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. As CSIS's flagship annual security conference, the Forum convenes leaders from the defense and national security communities to discuss the top security challenges facing the country and the world. This year's conference will feature keynote discussions with General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Honorable Avril Haines, Director of National Intelligence. The theme of the 2024 Global Security Forum is "Gathering Strength in a Gathering Storm." Speakers will address how the United States can muster its strengths to counter multiple global challenges, posture for uncertainty, and prepare U.S. forces to deter and defeat aggression.

The U.S. government needs to be quicker about rolling out new integrated deterrence efforts, the Pentagon’s top military officer says, as global tensions have risen since the Biden administration made the concept a key part of its national-security strategy. “What is old is new again. What is new is further complicated by emerging domains and technology. We needed a deterrence strategy to be integrated by design to deal with these modern challenges, and I would argue we need to be faster at developing and applying our new framework,” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. CQ Brown said Wednesday during U.S. Strategic Command’s Deterrence Symposium. Audrey Decker has more at: https://lnkd.in/ddVuyHXH #DOD #StrategicCommand #Defense

The Future of Warfare U.S. Military: Competition and Contestation | GSF Seth Jones with a panel of the U.S. vice chiefs https://lnkd.in/dB5kgj5z As #CSIS's flagship annual #securityconference, the Forum convenes leaders from the #defense and #nationalsecurity communities to discuss the top #security challenges facing the country and the world. This year's conference will feature keynote discussions with General Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Honorable Avril Haines, Director of National Intelligence. The theme of the #2024GlobalSecurityForum is "Gathering Strength in a Gathering Storm." Speakers will address how the #UnitedStates can muster its strengths to counter multiple global challenges, posture for uncertainty, and prepare U.S. forces to deter and defeat aggression. Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) 🦉The theme of the conference alludes to Winston Churchill’s 1948 book ‘The Gathering Storm’ about the buildup towards WWII and the parallels with today - the denial and the difficulty in being heard as the alarm is sounded. A lot of learning post the full-scale invasion of #Ukraine and #Iran’s attack on #Israel. The vice-chief of the air force compares today with the Spanish Civil War. A lot of combined wisdom and experience (and medals) on show! ✌️🥇🥈🥉🏅🎖️ #usforces #strategy #competition #intelligence A2/AD #emergingtechnology #industrialbase #manoeuvre #landwardlittorals #airmissiledefense #informationwarfare #deterrence #iran #redsea #gaza #ukraine #israel #arctic #indopacific #russia #china

Our Global CEO, Steve Wadey, has written a thought-provoking article in Australian Strategic Policy Institute's The Strategist on the importance of closer defence partnerships to accelerate capability to the front line. In today’s complex global security environment, the synergy between governments, the military, industry, and academia is more vital than ever. Discover how strategic collaborations can enhance a nation’s deterrence posture and operational effectiveness. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gmmyinxK Time is of the essence—the threat is real, and we must be ready. Let's work together for a safer future. #WeAreQinetiQ #FutureReady #AcceleratingCapability

This article discusses the creation and success of the CI and HUMINT Analytical Support Element (CHASE) within the 207th Military Intelligence Brigade–Theater (MIB–T). Formed to enhance intelligence collection and analysis, the CHASE integrates CI Agents, HUMINT Collectors, and Intelligence Analysts to streamline operations and improve reporting quality. https://lnkd.in/ga57j-ry

U.S. Air Force retired Gen. Kevin Chilton spoke last month at the Space Operations Command Athena 24-2 commander’s conference, and his message of deterrence is still on our mind. What do you think makes deterrence effective? • Never tell the adversary what you will not do - they must believe you're willing to do anything • You need both offense and defense for effective deterrence • Your highest calling as a military leader is to deter your adversaries. Your second priority is to defeat them should deterrence fail. United States Space Force #USSpaceForce #SemperSupra #BuildOnAndBuildOut #USSF5

U.K. PM Orders Strategic Defense Review The review will address threats, bolster defense, and modernize the U.K.'s military capabilities and strategies. https://lnkd.in/ggSr57qP #UKDefenceReview #KeirStarmer #DefenceStrategy #NationalSecurity #MilitaryModernization #NATOAlliance #GlobalThreats #DefenceSpending #SecurityPolicy #StrategicReview

Deloitte’s Navy Account leadership attended the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Fall Forum, an annual event that serves as a platform for defense industry professionals, government officials, military leaders, and other stakeholders to discuss critical issues, share insights, and collaborate on matters related to information warfare (IW) and national security. This year’s theme was “A Uniting Force for Information Warfare,” and the event featured presentations from Navy leaders at the forefront of advancement in IW. #deloitte #Navy

Joint planning ties the military instrument of national power to achieve national security objectives. It transforms national strategic objectives into operational design/approaches, lines of operation, and operational goals, carried out through tactical actions. A joint task force (JTF) is the most common command and control option for conducting joint operations. Commanders must integrate the capabilities and synchronize the operations of air, land, maritime, space, special operations, and cyberspace forces to defeat peer enemies. JFODS6 is the sixth revised edition of The Joint Forces Operations & Doctrine SMARTbook. https://lnkd.in/e6GGEqZc #militarybooks #JTF #jointtaskforce #mentormilitary

I analyze the complex impacts of recent COVID-19 mandates and DEI/ESG policies on the U.S. defense sector, focusing on how these measures have reshaped operational readiness, workforce morale, and strategic stability. My findings highlight a shift in military and defense contractor priorities, where social compliance increasingly competes with core defense objectives. This dynamic has led to challenges in recruitment, retention, and unit cohesion, often at the cost of innovation and technological superiority. I provide a grounded perspective on how these policies affect U.S. global military posture and its influence on allies, emphasizing the need for a recalibrated approach to maintain both operational excellence and national security. As for people so too for the nation. Othniel Max Daves