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CTRL+F

CTRL+F

By: The National Security Institute Cyber and Tech Center
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CTRL+F provides a deep-dive into emerging technologies, dissects the ever-evolving landscape of tech policy, and uncovers the scientific breakthroughs that are reshaping our world.


Each series of CTRL + F is dedicated to exploring a particular facet of the technological revolution, whether it's the rise of artificial intelligence, the implications of blockchain technology, or the future of cybersecurity.


Our first episode will go live on Tuesday, July 9! These are conversations you don't want to miss!

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Episodes
  • RNDF Special Series: Andy Lowery - Exploring the Future of Defense Innovation
    Dec 19 2024

    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!


    Stay tuned for more episodes of CTRL+F and our live coverage from RNDF—conversations you won’t want to miss!


    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


    Follow our experts on Twitter:


    @jamil_n_jaffer


    @NotTVJessJones


    Andy Lowery from @epirus


    A Special Thanks to The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & institute!


    Follow them: @ReaganInstitute


    Like what we're doing here?


    Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.


    And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!


    We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/NoHnzxXhOiI

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    21 mins
  • RNDF Special Series: Raj Shah - Exploring the Future of Defense Innovation
    Dec 18 2024

    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!


    Stay tuned for more episodes of CTRL+F and our live coverage from RNDF—conversations you won’t want to miss!


    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


    Follow our experts on Twitter:


    @jamil_n_jaffer


    @marthamillerdc


    Raj Shah from @ShieldCapVC


    A Special Thanks to The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & institute!


    Follow them: @ReaganInstitute


    Like what we're doing here?


    Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.


    And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!


    We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/b3wg2JzwZhQ


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    16 mins
  • RNDF Special Series: Brandon Tseng - Exploring the Future of Defense Innovation
    Dec 17 2024

    Recorded live at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Morgan Viña and Jamil N. Jaffer sit down with Brandon Tseng, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Growth Officer of Shield AI. A former Navy SEAL, Brandon leads Shield AI’s mission to develop intelligent autonomous systems that protect service members and civilians in contested environments.


    How are AI-driven autonomous technologies transforming defense modernization? What role do innovations like autonomous drones play in enhancing situational awareness and battlefield decision-making? What challenges remain in scaling these capabilities and integrating them into existing defense infrastructure?


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


    Stay tuned for more episodes of CTRL+F and our live coverage from RNDF—conversations you won’t want to miss!


    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


    Follow our experts on Twitter:


    @jamil_n_jaffer


    @morganlroach


    @brandontseng2 from @shieldaitech


    A Special Thanks to The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & institute!


    Follow them: @ReaganInstitute


    Like what we're doing here?


    Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe.


    And don't forget to follow @masonnatsec on Twitter!


    We are also on YouTube, and watch today's episode here: https://youtu.be/FLEXYwBBRL8

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    16 mins
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