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Chris Ward

Chris Ward (Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired)) has over 30 years of experience helping the Department of Defense (DoD) solve difficult technology requirements. She has a proven track record of building, maintaining, securing and certifying technology solutions for use within DoD. She works with Industry to identify key opportunities and provides strategic guidance and support. She is a strategic analyst and cybersecurity professional who has deep expertise in improving enterprise cybersecurity.

Japan’s Stunning Advancements in National Defense Investments

The Constitution of Japan dates to 1947, when General MacArthur and his staff created a post-war “Peace Constitution” that prohibited offensive Japanese military actions.  Constrained to a “self-defense force” focused solely on protecting the homeland, technologies ...

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OODA Network Interview: Dr. John P. Sullivan

This OODA Network Expert interview is with John P. Sullivan, a career police officer and creator of the Terrorism Early Warning Group concept. He retired as a lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. ...

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Quantum Key Distribution on Land and in Space

Quantum key distribution (QKD) is an exciting application of quantum technologies that has exploded in the past decade.  QKD is used to share encryption keys across an established optical link or network. QKD can be ...

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Navy’s New Unmanned Campaign Framework

The Navy and Marine Corps recently released their long-awaited Unmanned Campaign Framework.  This is a continuation of the drop-down documents spawned by the National Defense Strategy and meant to bolster the Naval Service’s commitment to ...

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Updating Defense Intelligence Agency’s Data Base

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) currently uses an old system called the Modernized Intelligence Database (MIDB) to store and retrieve information on foreign intelligence – everything from Country order-of-battles (tanks, airplanes, etc.), infrastructures (runways, ports, ...

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Blueprint for a Blue Ocean

In January 2021, the Department of Navy released their Strategic Blueprint for a Blue Arctic.   The document outlines their plan to prepare for an increasingly available and navigable Arctic Region.  Signed by the Chief of ...

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Maritime Reconnaissance – Manned and Unmanned Teaming

The Navy is keenly interested in what is over the horizon or under the surface of the ocean.  Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) have filled a critical role since the 1960’s.  Through sonobouys and onboard ...

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Surface Navy Symposium – Highlights from Navy Leadership

The annual Surface Navy Association Symposium is where BIG NAVY gathers together to contemplate high level fleet issues with top leadership.  Thanks to COVID (never thought I’d say that!) this year’s conference was virtually available ...

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