Securing the New Defense Landscape

The battlefield has expanded past land, sea and air. From cyberattacks to AI-powered disruption, today’s threats move beyond traditional boundaries. U.S. defense leaders must rethink security for an era where infrastructure, data and emerging technologies are all targets.

Join Skydio and Axios Live from Washington, D.C. for a discussion focused on how the U.S. can maintain a competitive edge in a shifting defense landscape. Hear from leaders on the front lines of intelligence, defense, technology and politics as they examine how to identify, manage, and mitigate risk across an increasingly complex security environment.

Topics will cover:

1. American drone dominance: As demand for fast, attritable unmanned systems grows, so does the need for a strong, domestic drone industry. Reliance on China for such critical technology can no longer be tolerated. What is the outlook on achieving independence?
2. Competition with China: In any conflict, Chinese drone manufacturers are likely to be used by the adversary, and much of the technology will come from civilian drone markets. What does the competitive landscape with China look like now in civilian markets, and how is it changing? Where have U.S. companies struggled and succeeded against Chinese competitors?
3. Beyond the battlefield: While the impact on the front lines of a conflict gets the headlines, technology can make a material impact in military readiness, effective law enforcement, tight border control, and natural disaster response. What is available to make a difference today?

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