Stephen J. Kerelejza, Major, USAF (Ret.)’s Post

Click below for a brief, but insightful read on how the Pentagon's CJADC2 exercises exemplify a paradigm shift in military operations, showcasing how zero trust principles, data-centric security, and dynamic data sharing can revolutionize not only defense strategies, but also inform commercial enterprises on balancing data protection with mission-critical information exchange in an increasingly interconnected world. #zerotrust #collaboration #datacentricsecurity

Convened in October 2023, the CNAS Defense Tech Task Force sought to address how the Department of Defense can best deliver relevant, urgent capabilities to U.S. warfighters at speed and scale from traditional and nontraditional sources using existing authorities, policies, and procedures. In a new report, the authors develop seven essential factors to enable defense innovation, and offer targeted policy recommendations, stressing that faster innovation, strategic risk-taking, and talent development are essential for delivering new capabilities. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/gF2cVgjx

Very good article on DISA's current priorities and how Lt. Gen. Skinner is operationalizing the agency by adding an Intelligence (J-2) Staff to the command.

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In today’s fast-paced military landscape, interoperability has become essential for achieving seamless coordination across diverse defense systems. In our latest blog we explore the significance of interoperability in defense, highlighting its benefits, challenges, and the technological advancements that facilitate it. Check it out here: https://hubs.ly/Q02NqL1P0 #interoperability #defensesystems

Watch Out for These Top DoD Contracts in the Final Quarter of 2024📢 Federal government contractors have the opportunity to bid on some of the most rewarding contracts. With the DoD planning to spend $169.74 billion in award obligations, staying ahead is crucial. Key upcoming contracts you should keep on your radar : 📢 Army Contracting Commands Enterprise for Sourcing Services (ACCESS) 📢 CENTCOM Headquarters Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Professional Services (CHIPS) 📢 Microsoft Enterprise Services II, and more! Early planning and preparation are key to securing these opportunities ahead for Q4. 🔗Read the full blog to know more : https://lnkd.in/gwidbiXK #DoDContracts #GovernmentContracting #FederalContracts #iQuasar

Last week, the United States Department of Defense released the National Defense Industrial Strategy Implementation Plan (NDIS-IP). The IP expands upon the four pillars of the NDIS, including the second pillar of the NDIS: the need for a sufficiently skilled and staffed pool of human capital capable of meeting the Defense Industrial Base's (DIB's) requirements and innovative enough to adapt to future demand. Focused efforts over the past year have resulted in nearly 10,000 new hires. Yet continued challenges indicate that the DIB is not immune to the same challenges facing the military services with respect to recruitment, and further highlight the need for a whole-of-government national security human capital strategy. https://lnkd.in/e_qVp4JZ

Is the U.S. defense strategy ready to manage simultaneous global threats? The latest report from the National Defense Strategy Commission calls for a revamped force construct that moves beyond the outdated two-war model, urging the integration of advanced technology and stronger alliances to tackle multiple conflicts across different regions. Learn more about the strategic shift needed for the future of U.S. defense. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e_cuyUBu

A strategy gives any organization a true north towards the future. It keeps the organization focused on an objective vs chasing the proverbial “shinning object.” Any organization without a forward thinking function, or strategy is bound to become irrelevant and eventually disappear. Careful with those who “advise” against the case for a strategy because they might be more willling to preserve the “status quo” instead of what is best for the mission.