Industry and the warfighter: Breaking down barriers

Non-traditional defense contractors and startups are driving the development of the most cutting-edge capabilities needed to deter and, if necessary, prevail in conflict. Bridging the gap between industry and the national security ecosystem will prove essential to our national security. In this panel, Justin Lynch, Michael D. Brasseur, Zachary Mears, Don Burnette, and Mandy Long discuss lessons learned from ongoing experiments with commercial capabilities, why bridging the gap is important, and a path forward to strengthen ties between industry and the warfighter.