As part of our crossover series of Fault Lines and CTRL+F, “Modern Deterrence: Allies, Innovation, and the Future of Defense,” recorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Morgan and Jess speak with Dan Jablonsky, CEO of Ursa Major. They discuss how startups and nontraditionals are reshaping the defense technology landscape, the strategic importance of next-generation rocket propulsion, and the role of manufacturing innovation in strengthening U.S. and allied capabilities.

What role should industry play in modern deterrence? How can the United States accelerate adoption of cutting-edge systems while building trust between government and industry? And as emerging threats—from hypersonics to hybrid conflict—challenge traditional military advantage, how can U.S. innovators help maintain the technological edge that underpins American and allied security?

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Recorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Jessica Jones and Jamil N. Jaffer sit down with Andy Lowery, CEO of Epirus. A retired Navy Lieutenant Commander and seasoned tech leader, Andy spearheads Epirus’s mission to develop cutting-edge directed energy systems that address modern defense challenges and advance U.S. defense modernization efforts.

What are directed energy technologies, like High Power Microwave (HPM) systems, and how are they reshaping defense modernization? What role do these systems play in countering emerging threats like drone swarms and enhancing battlefield capabilities? And what challenges remain in scaling these innovations and integrating them into legacy defense infrastructure?

Check out the answers to these questions and more in this special episode of CTRL+F!

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Also, check out the results of the Reagan National Defense Survey, a public opinion poll that assists elected officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders with understanding how Americans view a wide array of defense, foreign policy, and national security matters, here: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/reagan-institute/centers/peace-through-strength/reagan-national-defense-survey/?srsltid=AfmBOorTgx10UpPhl1z8NRv6e4HiEVhv2rhpLBL2ElKlL7BYB1j7xl6t

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Recorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Jamil N. Jaffer and Martha Miller sit down with Raj Shah, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Shield Capital and Chairman of Resilience. A former F-16 pilot and leader of the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx), Raj brings unparalleled expertise in bridging the gap between Silicon Valley innovation and the needs of the U.S. military.

How are dual-use technologies shaping the future of defense modernization? What lessons can be learned from public-private collaboration in accelerating innovation? And how can emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing be leveraged to address evolving threats in cybersecurity and beyond?

Check out the answers to these questions and more in this special episode of CTRL+F!

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Learn more and purchase a copy of Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War here: https://www.amazon.com/Unit-Pentagon-Silicon-Valley-Transforming/dp/1668031388?keywords=unit+x&qid=1698669028&sr=8-1

Also, check out the results of the Reagan National Defense Survey, a public opinion poll that assists elected officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders with understanding how Americans view a wide array of defense, foreign policy, and national security matters, here: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/reagan-institute/centers/peace-through-strength/reagan-national-defense-survey/?srsltid=AfmBOorTgx10UpPhl1z8NRv6e4HiEVhv2rhpLBL2ElKlL7BYB1j7xl6t

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