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𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 As attendees prepare to support the US Army's Multi-Domain Operation (MDO) vision for 2035 at TSIS 2024, the scale of the Army's vision should not eclipse strategic opportunities to advance the quality and accessibility of data-enriched training environments at the individual level. While the Army faces many competing priorities to develop new equipment, concepts, and doctrine, it will continue prioritizing the most decisive system in its inventory—its people. Specifically, the US Army's current modernization and people strategies address leader development as an essential requirement that will continue to rely on cutting-edge technological research and development. In both documents, leader development represents a continuum of training and education that begins at initial entry and compounds throughout a soldier's career.  You can read the rest of this article at https://lnkd.in/gpBVu3Ef.

First public hearing since 2021: F-35 Acquisition Program Update Key points: -The US Armed Forces has for the last 8 months, refused to accept new F-35 into its active combat force, due to technical failures of the TR 3 upgrade. -Cost and schedule overruns are a key concern for the program and allied nations. -Logistical Supply Chain Issues unique to the F-35, are the main challenge, especially in contested environments or under combat conditions. The F-35 program is also struggling to field another series of improvements, known as Technology Refresh 3, that is a prerequisite for major portions of the Block 4 upgrades. Schmidt’s comments on Block 4 show that multiple F-35 modernization efforts are facing major headwinds, which could have ripple effects on the program for years.

How can non-human #knowledge workers impact decision-making and, more generally, organizational performance--especially in systems of complex systems? That is the focus of a recently published paper and a continuing focus of #research with Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport. NAVSEA Warfare Centers (NSWC/NUWC) Basic Research Office, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering #performance

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 As the scope of military operations evolves, the complexity of training programs increases exponentially. Drawing from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the defense industry must proactively develop next-generation technologies and common platforms that facilitate our military's ability to train alongside and in sync with our partners and allies. The lessons from Ukraine are pivotal, providing real-world examples that underscore the urgency of addressing current and emerging training needs. To continue reading this article, go to tmstconsultants.com

The #US. #Army has deployed a new missile launcher to the #Philippines, which has been condemned by Beijing. Interestingly, #China has called for a military meeting with #Cuba in the capital. Are we back to the #ColdWar era? What is the U.S. Army's new mid-range capability, the #Typhon Weapon System? How important is it, and why does the #WhiteHouse wish to deploy it to the #FirstIslandChain for the first time? What is #Manila thinking, and why is this deployment not only about the South China Sea but also the tense situation between China and #Taiwan? We thank Dr. Swee Lean Collin Koh and Dr. Satoru Nagao for their insightful military and political analysis. Please read their information and analysis (in Chinese) for more details: https://lnkd.in/guJbvDPx

At RDA, our core values are the guiding principles that define what we believe, who we are now, and want to be tomorrow! These values underlie our work, how we interact, and the strategies we employ to meet our objectives. https://loom.ly/3VqpgPg #corevalues #employees #defenseindustry #guidingprinciples #corevalues

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐃𝐎 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐃𝐎 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: The US Army’s transition to Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) as an operational concept is a significant departure from its predecessor of the previous two decades: counter-insurgency operations (COIN). Training for COIN and the deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism eventually became steady-state operations based on a Gantt chart, providing predictable deployments, recovery, reset, training, and redeployment timelines. Further, introducing the latest combat technology to a brigade combat team (i.e., C-IED, base defense/tactical UAS, etc.) and executing new equipment fielding and training took a matter of weeks and often occurred in an intermediate staging or forward operating base. Within this semi-predictable environment, the transition from the Division Headquarters to the Brigade Combat Team as the unit of action and departure from maneuver-centric warfare created atrophy in headquarters above brigade because it limited their warfighting role and primarily relegated them to force providers. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) becoming a pacing threat to our nation, the current and future environment is now less predictable. You can read the rest of this article at; https://lnkd.in/gpBVu3Ef

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An inspiring declaration of intent from CG RM- we share the Commandos’ aptitude and desire to deliver the improbable. We are delighted to share that SNCMSUK has been selected as the Mission Partner for an innovative digital technology requirement for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines by the Ministry of Defence’s Future Capability Innovation (FCI) team.     This contract is a commercial change in approach for UK Defence by introducing continuous delivery and evergreen ways of working in a much closer partnership with the end-user. Under a two-year initial contract, with two optional years, the mission partner construct will allow the Royal Marines, Royal Navy and wider UK Defence to sustain and scale next generation digital technology and networks into service faster than previous acquisition approaches. The contract is expected to support up to 13x new UK jobs in the South Wales and south west of England region, and support a wider 25x jobs across the UK, with over 50% going to SMEs.    Working in close collaboration with the FCI, Royal Navy and Royal Marines we will jointly redefine how UK Defence adapts to and maintains information dominance ahead of hostile threat actors. This agreement represents our dedication to fostering innovation, promoting a culture of extensive collaboration, and prioritizing our mission.   Stay tuned as we embark on shaping the future of this important digital capability and UK industrial prosperity.            Dream. Innovate. Inspire. #SNCMSUK #TeamSNC #DES #RoyalNavy #veterans #wearerecruiting