Emerging Tech Horizons

• The Research Security Tightrope: Openness vs. Protection

  Join host Dr. Arun Seraphin for a deep dive into the evolving challenges of research security in national security R&D with guest Dr. Shanni Silberberg of Lewis-Burke Associates. Dr. Silberberg discusses the need to balance global scientific collaboration with national security protections, as well as the practical challenges of implementation and assessing research risks. The conversation also includes examining the proposed SAFE Research Act, which appeared in the House version of the FY 2026 NDAA but was not included in the final bill. The legislation would have limited federal funding for institutions collaborating with hostile foreign entities and required extensive researcher disclosures.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1

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• Following the Money: Inside Pentagon Tech Funding

  Join host Arun Seraphin for a discussion into the complexities of tracking Pentagon funding for emerging technologies with experts Bess Dopkeen, founder of Keen Edge Strategies and former senior advisor to former Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu, and Andy Vanlandingham, Director of Strategic Outreach at Draper and former Senate Appropriations Committee Professional Staff Member. This conversation covers the full lifecycle of defense funding, from the President’s budget request, through congressional appropriations, all the way to contract execution and outcomes. Bess and Andy share firsthand insights from the Pentagon, Congress, and industry, illustrating the challenges of following the flow of money, ensuring transparency, and maintaining flexibility in budgeting and acquisition processes. The dialogue explores the tension between fiscal oversight and speed of technology development, highlighting opportunities for reform, improved data sharing, and innovative tools to help government and industry collaborate more effectively in advancing national defense technology.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1

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• Countering the Drone Threat: Inside the Evolving CsUAS Battlespace

  Join host Arun Seraphin for an in-depth exploration of countering small unmanned aerial systems (CsUAS) technologies with Booz Allen Hamilton experts Todd Krakowski, Director of the Defense Technology Group, and Kelley Norton, Systems Engineer and Software Project Lead of the Small Unmanned Aircraft Detection System (SUADS) program. This conversation dives into the rapidly evolving drone warfare landscape and the expanding drone threat, tracing how counter-drone technologies have developed from conflict zones like Ukraine and cutting-edge development efforts in the U.S. Krakowski and Norton break down the complex challenges of detecting, tracking, and neutralizing hostile drones. The discussion emphasizes the roles of artificial intelligence, sensor integration, SUADS capabilities, and innovative tools such as the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) in addressing today’s dynamic technological battlespace.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1

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• Rethinking Command and Control Capabilities through JADC2

  Join host Dr. Arun Seraphin for an in-depth exploration of the Pentagon's Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) strategy with Dr. David Bray, Chair of the Accelerator at the Loomis Council and a Distinguished Fellow with the Stimson Center, and Courtney Stiles, Executive Director of Customer Activities at REDCOM laboratories. The conversation delves into the complex challenges of connecting sensors, shooters, and decision-makers across multiple military domains. Together, they explore innovative approaches to network interoperability, resilience, and technological adaptation in potential near-peer conflict scenarios. The discussion also explores how these efforts fit within the Pentagon’s Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control Strategy (CJADC2/C2).Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1

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• Breaking Trail: Women In Security & How It’s Shaping the Future of Defense

  Join Dr. Arun Seraphin at the 2025 Women in Defense (WID) Conference for a conversation with Michelle Letcher, retired U.S. Army Brigadier General and CEO of Break Trail, exploring the critical landscape of women in security. Letcher provides profound insights into the evolving nature of modern warfare, emphasizing how traditional defense strategies fail to address borderless conflicts involving cyber influence, election interference, and social media disinformation campaigns.Drawing from her 30-year military career, she advocates for women in national security roles by creating networking opportunities, supporting young professionals, and challenging existing workplace barriers. She highlights the importance of mentorship, representation, and leveraging the entire nation's talent pool and explains how this inclusion provides new perspectives, which enables more versatile approaches to addressing complex national security challenges and evolving warfare strategies. The discussion stresses the urgent need to challenge existing assumptions about women in defense, create supportive professional environments, and prepare for complex, technology-driven national security challenges that extend beyond traditional military boundaries.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1

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