Thursday, April 10, 2025

“The future of warfare will be about speed and precision—decision advantage. AI helps enable that.”
– Kathleen Hicks, former US Deputy Secretary of Defense –

As the highest-ranking woman in Pentagon history, Hicks led the Pentagon’s shift from slow, serial acquisition processes to parallel models that integrate hardware, software, policy, and testing simultaneously. This approach reflects Hicks’ vision of maintaining America’s innovative edge through “free minds, free people, and free markets” while addressing critical manufacturing and supply chain vulnerabilities. For more, Check out the article How the Pentagon is adapting to China’s technological rise.

Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be strong. Lead well.

Chad