WEBVTT 00:00.009 --> 00:02.480 I know I am not the headliner . You 00:02.480 --> 00:04.536 were looking forward to hearing from 00:04.536 --> 00:06.647 this afternoon . Just the understu is 00:06.647 --> 00:08.758 one of many understudies , uh , which 00:08.758 --> 00:10.536 is a very appropriate word as I 00:10.536 --> 00:12.480 received this task , uh , Saturday 00:12.480 --> 00:14.591 night , and I've been rapidly putting 00:14.591 --> 00:14.319 together the words to match the grade 00:14.319 --> 00:16.486 charts that General Lozano was gonna , 00:17.180 --> 00:19.520 uh , present this afternoon . So on 00:19.520 --> 00:21.760 behalf of Major General Lozano , who 00:21.760 --> 00:23.871 got called out of town unexpectedly , 00:23.871 --> 00:25.927 thank you for allowing me to fill in 00:25.927 --> 00:27.982 for him and provide you an update on 00:27.982 --> 00:29.982 what PO Muslim Space has been up to 00:29.982 --> 00:32.093 over the past year . It's an honor to 00:32.093 --> 00:34.204 address such a distinguished audience 00:34.204 --> 00:34.090 of military leaders , industry 00:34.090 --> 00:36.034 innovators , and space and missile 00:36.034 --> 00:38.257 defense professionals . Today I want to 00:38.257 --> 00:40.146 provide an update on the programs 00:40.146 --> 00:41.868 within PEO missiles in space , 00:41.868 --> 00:43.923 highlight the critical challenges we 00:43.923 --> 00:45.869 face , and discuss how we can work 00:45.869 --> 00:47.702 together to ensure our continued 00:47.702 --> 00:50.860 dominance in this vital domain . But 00:50.860 --> 00:52.971 I'm also gonna take a challenge . I'm 00:52.971 --> 00:55.138 gonna accept some risks I brought back 00:55.138 --> 00:57.470 last year's video , and , uh , since I 00:57.470 --> 00:59.470 was given a 60 minute time slot , I 00:59.470 --> 01:01.581 need to find some way to fill some of 01:01.581 --> 01:03.692 the space , so I don't have to answer 01:03.692 --> 01:05.637 35 minutes of questions . So we're 01:05.637 --> 01:07.970 gonna go after , uh , playing the video . 01:07.970 --> 01:10.137 What you're gonna see is every product 01:10.137 --> 01:10.059 that PO missile in space is responsible 01:10.059 --> 01:12.199 for in action , whether through 01:12.199 --> 01:14.260 operational tests or through combat 01:14.260 --> 01:17.599 usage . So I , uh , without further ado , 01:18.260 --> 01:19.482 I'll show the video . 01:33.769 --> 01:35.825 First , I want to thank Tonya Mendez 01:35.825 --> 01:37.991 for putting that video together . What 01:37.991 --> 01:40.213 a freaking awesome video . What a great 01:40.213 --> 01:42.325 place to showcase that video . And if 01:42.325 --> 01:42.069 you're a little sleepy after lunch , 01:42.279 --> 01:44.400 you're not anymore . But I will tell 01:44.400 --> 01:46.456 you I had the utmost confidence that 01:46.456 --> 01:48.622 that video was going to work because I 01:48.622 --> 01:50.844 dispelled all the bad luck this morning 01:50.844 --> 01:53.011 at 0807 when I pulled into the parking 01:53.011 --> 01:55.910 garage underneath the South hall . And 01:55.910 --> 01:59.540 my hose on my 341,000 mile 01:59.540 --> 02:03.029 car let go of all of the antifreeze on 02:03.029 --> 02:05.196 the ground and seeing came pouring out 02:05.196 --> 02:07.470 of my uh engine . Um , so , uh , the 02:07.470 --> 02:09.637 first thing I did was call my wife and 02:09.637 --> 02:11.748 say , hey , I think it'll be a little 02:11.748 --> 02:11.619 bit later , 1700 , I'm calling a tow 02:11.619 --> 02:14.350 truck . So , uh , all bad luck gone . I 02:14.350 --> 02:16.461 knew this video was going to work and 02:16.461 --> 02:18.739 we're gonna have a freaking great , uh , 02:18.739 --> 02:21.017 uh , presentation today . So with that , 02:21.017 --> 02:23.350 I also wanted to make sure that my boss , 02:23.350 --> 02:25.572 Major General Lozano , kept his perfect 02:25.572 --> 02:27.759 attendance at the S&D symposium . So 02:27.759 --> 02:29.537 I've got his mission and vision 02:29.537 --> 02:31.703 statement up there from his lips , and 02:31.703 --> 02:33.926 the smile on his face just says that he 02:33.926 --> 02:35.926 really wanted to be here instead of 02:35.926 --> 02:37.981 where he's going . Um , so he really 02:37.981 --> 02:40.037 misses out on an opportunity , but I 02:40.037 --> 02:39.800 wanted to share with you that PO 02:39.800 --> 02:42.279 missile in space remains steadfast in 02:42.279 --> 02:44.446 its commitment to deliver cutting edge 02:44.446 --> 02:46.501 capabilities to our soldiers and war 02:46.501 --> 02:48.501 fighters . Our mission is simple to 02:48.501 --> 02:50.612 provide responsive , integrated , and 02:50.612 --> 02:52.612 decisive fires capabilities for the 02:52.612 --> 02:54.880 nation . We are focused on enabling the 02:54.880 --> 02:56.824 joint force with systems needed to 02:56.824 --> 02:59.240 deter aggression , defend our interests , 02:59.399 --> 03:01.720 and win decisively in a complex and 03:01.720 --> 03:03.831 rapidly evolving threat environment . 03:05.320 --> 03:07.880 So on our next chart , I'll start to 03:07.880 --> 03:11.320 talk about RPEO . So we have 5 project 03:11.320 --> 03:13.949 management offices , a task force , and 03:13.949 --> 03:15.782 2 special organizations that are 03:15.782 --> 03:17.949 located at the top of the diagram that 03:17.949 --> 03:20.060 all are working diligently to deliver 03:20.060 --> 03:22.282 on this mission . I'll briefly touch on 03:22.282 --> 03:24.509 key updates from each , focusing on 03:24.509 --> 03:26.287 recent accomplishments and near 03:26.287 --> 03:28.509 milestones , near term milestones . You 03:28.509 --> 03:30.676 know , when I found out Sunday morning 03:30.676 --> 03:32.898 I was gonna provide this presentation , 03:32.898 --> 03:32.800 I knew we did the right thing . I 03:32.800 --> 03:34.967 reached out to all my battle buddy PMs 03:34.967 --> 03:37.189 and I believe we're all in the audience 03:37.189 --> 03:39.244 today , and said , hey , if you were 03:39.244 --> 03:39.199 able to replace me on the stage for 03:39.199 --> 03:41.310 each one of your sectors , what would 03:41.310 --> 03:43.255 you like to say about your program 03:43.255 --> 03:45.366 management office ? So what I'm going 03:45.366 --> 03:47.532 to provide you about each one of these 03:47.532 --> 03:49.740 great offices is directly from our 03:49.740 --> 03:51.796 great PMs . And so I'll start off at 03:51.796 --> 03:53.699 the 11 o'clock position , the 03:53.699 --> 03:56.759 integrated Fis and Mission Command IIC 03:56.759 --> 03:58.592 project management office led by 03:58.592 --> 04:00.648 Colonel Chris Hill . They're driving 04:00.648 --> 04:02.815 integration of air and missile defense 04:02.815 --> 04:04.592 systems and expanding our reach 04:04.592 --> 04:06.815 globally . We are continuing to provide 04:06.815 --> 04:09.037 patriot missile systems to Ukraine with 04:09.037 --> 04:10.981 our NATO allies providing critical 04:10.981 --> 04:14.259 operator this is . With our NATO allies 04:14.259 --> 04:16.037 providing vertical operator and 04:16.037 --> 04:18.259 maintenance training in preparation for 04:18.259 --> 04:20.037 their next equipment shipment . 04:20.037 --> 04:21.592 Regarding fielding , we are 04:21.592 --> 04:23.426 accelerating delivery to the Air 04:23.426 --> 04:25.537 Defense Artillery battalion in UCon . 04:25.537 --> 04:27.759 This is an accelerated fielding , not a 04:27.759 --> 04:29.870 transformation and contact exercise , 04:29.870 --> 04:31.870 and will represent the first OOS US 04:31.870 --> 04:34.459 Army deployment of IDCS . All necessary 04:34.459 --> 04:36.015 modifications and equipment 04:36.015 --> 04:38.292 installations are complete at the unit , 04:38.292 --> 04:40.515 and we are working closely with them as 04:40.515 --> 04:39.980 we prepare for fielding . 04:40.750 --> 04:42.861 Simultaneously we're on the ground in 04:42.861 --> 04:45.049 Guam preparing to equip a unit as part 04:45.049 --> 04:46.938 of the transformation and contact 04:46.938 --> 04:49.029 initiative . Once equipped , we'll 04:49.029 --> 04:50.862 conduct a system integration and 04:50.862 --> 04:52.862 checkout to verify full operational 04:52.862 --> 04:54.790 capability . We're also closely 04:54.790 --> 04:57.068 coordinating with the unit in the USFK , 04:57.390 --> 04:59.820 delivering a new material brief later 04:59.820 --> 05:02.630 this month with all equipment on site 05:02.630 --> 05:04.408 and training commencing shortly 05:04.408 --> 05:06.630 thereafter . Beyond these deployments , 05:06.630 --> 05:09.970 we are actively integrating IBCS with 05:09.970 --> 05:12.137 other critical systems such as the Air 05:12.137 --> 05:15.529 Force Air Force's airbase air defense 05:15.529 --> 05:17.809 system . We're also engaged in a joint 05:17.809 --> 05:19.976 capability development effort with the 05:19.976 --> 05:22.087 NDA's SAD Project Management Office . 05:22.087 --> 05:24.198 And finally , the IBCS follow-on test 05:24.198 --> 05:26.850 and evaluation is underway right now as 05:26.850 --> 05:28.628 part of the integrated Fis Test 05:28.628 --> 05:32.500 Campaign 25 . I come down one sector to 05:32.500 --> 05:34.989 the search , track , acquire , radiate , 05:35.140 --> 05:37.251 and eliminate Project office , better 05:37.251 --> 05:39.362 known as SAR . They're led by Colonel 05:39.362 --> 05:41.140 John Boer , and they're driving 05:41.140 --> 05:43.100 modernization across our radar and 05:43.100 --> 05:45.779 sensor portfolio . The LTM program 05:45.779 --> 05:47.723 achieved a milestone C decision in 05:47.723 --> 05:49.679 February , and two systems are 05:49.679 --> 05:52.140 currently in Guam supporting the Chiefs . 05:52.450 --> 05:54.559 Transformation and initially . 05:55.279 --> 05:57.223 Production is ramping up with ERIP 05:57.223 --> 05:59.279 deliveries scheduled for this fall , 05:59.279 --> 06:01.335 supporting their initial operational 06:01.335 --> 06:03.001 test and evaluation . SentLA4 06:03.001 --> 06:05.168 successfully completed their IoTE Part 06:05.168 --> 06:07.779 one in March and is en route to Korea 06:07.779 --> 06:09.750 for a transformation and contact 06:09.750 --> 06:11.549 alongside the integrated fires 06:11.549 --> 06:13.660 protection capability from the shield 06:13.660 --> 06:15.771 project . We're also progressing with 06:15.771 --> 06:18.059 SLA3 supporting global operations and 06:18.059 --> 06:20.739 experiments . While the Army Long range 06:20.739 --> 06:23.980 for systems surveillance system , their 06:23.980 --> 06:26.459 requirements are nearing completion and 06:26.459 --> 06:28.348 then Q53 deliveries are ongoing , 06:28.540 --> 06:30.899 supporting border security , counter 06:30.899 --> 06:33.260 UAS , and they recently served as the 06:33.260 --> 06:35.482 key center during a recent medium range 06:35.482 --> 06:37.630 capability flight test . Finally , 06:37.709 --> 06:39.765 we're supporting the development and 06:39.765 --> 06:41.876 integration of passive sensors and AI 06:41.876 --> 06:44.098 enabled operation of current sensors in 06:44.098 --> 06:46.265 conjunction with IBPS . Key milestones 06:46.265 --> 06:48.929 ahead include IoTE for LTAs and 06:48.929 --> 06:51.500 Sentinel A4 , and the full rate 06:51.500 --> 06:53.611 production decision for Sentinel A4 . 06:55.440 --> 06:57.600 We come down to the short and 06:57.600 --> 06:59.433 intermediate effectors for layer 06:59.433 --> 07:01.250 defense or the shield Project 07:01.250 --> 07:03.361 Management Office led by Colonel Drew 07:03.361 --> 07:05.480 Lonoff . Let me pause here for one 07:05.480 --> 07:07.369 second . Since I'm the one at the 07:07.369 --> 07:09.591 podium , I can say what I want to say , 07:09.591 --> 07:11.702 I guess , right ? So I want to take a 07:11.702 --> 07:11.670 second to recognize my battle buddy . 07:12.000 --> 07:14.222 This past year's AOL Project Manager of 07:14.222 --> 07:16.333 the Year for his phenomenal tenure as 07:16.333 --> 07:19.579 the project manager of Shields . Drew's 07:19.579 --> 07:21.980 completing his time as the Shield PM in 07:21.980 --> 07:23.980 September and then retiring shortly 07:23.980 --> 07:26.420 thereafter . Drew , thank you for your 07:26.420 --> 07:29.100 service to our army , the PEO , and 07:29.100 --> 07:31.220 your friendship . Whether it was a 07:31.220 --> 07:33.164 simple question of how to pick the 07:33.164 --> 07:35.109 right baseball bat for my daughter 07:35.109 --> 07:37.220 starting softball or supporting me at 07:37.220 --> 07:39.276 the chief staff of the army comeback 07:39.276 --> 07:41.331 session , the week of Thanksgiving . 07:41.331 --> 07:43.164 You've been a great friend and a 07:43.164 --> 07:45.290 teammate . This PEO and especially 07:45.290 --> 07:47.401 myself , will miss you as you move on 07:47.401 --> 07:49.401 to the next high ground that I know 07:49.401 --> 07:50.679 you're gonna conquer . 07:56.839 --> 07:59.260 So the Shield PMO is rapidly delivering 07:59.579 --> 08:01.412 enhanced capabilities across the 08:01.412 --> 08:03.260 spectrum of layered defense . We 08:03.260 --> 08:05.204 recently completed development and 08:05.204 --> 08:07.371 operational testing for the integrated 08:07.371 --> 08:09.593 virus protection capability , resulting 08:09.593 --> 08:11.704 in a transition to production via the 08:11.704 --> 08:13.982 middle tier acquisition rapid Building , 08:13.982 --> 08:16.149 a remarkable achievement from contract 08:16.149 --> 08:17.927 award in September to beginning 08:17.927 --> 08:19.871 production in March of 2025 . This 08:19.871 --> 08:21.982 accelerated timeline was validated by 08:21.982 --> 08:24.204 multiple successful engagements against 08:24.204 --> 08:26.093 cruise missiles and UAV targets , 08:26.093 --> 08:28.660 including complex multi-shock scenarios . 08:29.029 --> 08:31.140 We're now focusing on an IoTE and mid 08:31.140 --> 08:34.039 FY26 as part of PTO's ITI 08:34.039 --> 08:37.270 26 in fielding current prototypes to 08:37.270 --> 08:40.190 Indo-PACO forces in USFK in support of 08:40.190 --> 08:42.412 the Chiefs Transformation and Contact . 08:43.369 --> 08:45.313 We've also initiated a competitive 08:45.313 --> 08:47.480 multi-phased effort to deliver the 2nd 08:47.480 --> 08:49.480 interceptor for longer ranges and a 08:49.480 --> 08:51.690 broader threat set with the wards 08:51.690 --> 08:53.857 planned this quarter . This represents 08:53.857 --> 08:55.799 SHIELD's medium range development 08:55.799 --> 08:59.270 program . Regarding Mshore , the 08:59.270 --> 09:01.510 sergeant South ADA battalion is 09:01.510 --> 09:03.989 currently completing an initial 09:03.989 --> 09:06.211 operational test at White Sands Missile 09:06.211 --> 09:08.045 Range in support of the upcoming 09:08.045 --> 09:10.100 milestone C and full rate production 09:10.100 --> 09:13.349 reviews in in mid FY 26 . The next 09:13.349 --> 09:15.710 generation short range interceptor is 09:15.710 --> 09:17.877 progressing with two industry partners 09:17.877 --> 09:19.654 moving towards a full up system 09:19.654 --> 09:22.179 demonstration in early FY26 . Paving 09:22.179 --> 09:24.739 the way for a continued prototyping and 09:24.739 --> 09:26.739 developmental operational testing . 09:26.739 --> 09:28.820 This represents SHIELD's short-range 09:28.820 --> 09:31.500 development program . Stinger recently 09:31.500 --> 09:33.167 achieved a successful product 09:33.167 --> 09:35.222 verification test , 2 for 2 at Egwin 09:35.222 --> 09:38.190 Air Force Base , after restarting a 09:38.190 --> 09:40.169 coal production line for a key 09:40.169 --> 09:42.039 strategic partner , and we are 09:42.039 --> 09:44.039 preparing for the first US produced 09:44.039 --> 09:47.320 missiles in over 23 years . On the 09:47.320 --> 09:49.209 lower tier interceptor front , we 09:49.209 --> 09:51.376 continue to support Ukraine and SENCOM 09:51.376 --> 09:53.264 with PAC-3 MSC , including recent 09:53.264 --> 09:55.390 successful engagements in Qatar . We 09:55.390 --> 09:57.334 are delivering PAC-3 MSC at record 09:57.334 --> 10:00.549 levels , exceeding 55 missiles and 60+ 10:00.549 --> 10:03.349 seekers in the past two months . We're 10:03.349 --> 10:05.293 also planning for the start of the 10:05.293 --> 10:07.405 lower tier future interceptor program 10:07.405 --> 10:09.349 that represents SIELD's long range 10:09.349 --> 10:11.460 development program and continuing to 10:11.460 --> 10:14.690 explore our capacity ramp rates . In 10:14.690 --> 10:16.690 line with the Department of Defense 10:16.690 --> 10:18.857 guidance . Finally , we are continuing 10:18.857 --> 10:21.079 to provide support to SENCO forces with 10:21.079 --> 10:23.190 the land-based salix weapons system , 10:23.190 --> 10:25.023 enhancing its capability through 10:25.023 --> 10:27.820 ongoing software upgrades . So those 3 10:27.820 --> 10:29.987 project officers represent our air and 10:29.987 --> 10:31.987 missile defense capabilities of our 10:31.987 --> 10:34.153 integrated fires uh solutions . I move 10:34.153 --> 10:36.376 over to the right side of the chart and 10:36.376 --> 10:38.431 I pick up with the tactical aviation 10:38.431 --> 10:40.487 and Ground munitions tagging project 10:40.487 --> 10:42.487 management office led by Mr . Craig 10:42.487 --> 10:44.653 Riedel . They continue to add value to 10:44.653 --> 10:46.709 our tactical munitions by increasing 10:46.709 --> 10:48.931 their flexibility . Nearly all of these 10:48.931 --> 10:51.098 weapons are widely proliferated across 10:51.098 --> 10:53.209 the joint services , and numerous FMS 10:53.209 --> 10:55.431 partners Jaguar , Hellfire , Longboat , 10:55.690 --> 10:58.900 Hydra A KWS were all designed to be air 10:58.900 --> 11:01.429 to ground munitions . But all have been 11:01.429 --> 11:03.651 expanded to applications where they are 11:03.651 --> 11:06.030 now also launched from ground and sea . 11:06.450 --> 11:09.030 All of these have also been approved 11:09.030 --> 11:11.390 through software to provide excellent 11:11.390 --> 11:13.390 counter US capability when launched 11:13.390 --> 11:15.612 from all three domains . The long-range 11:15.612 --> 11:18.030 precision precision munition is the 11:18.030 --> 11:20.141 newest and has been designed for both 11:20.141 --> 11:22.308 air and ground launch from the onset , 11:22.640 --> 11:25.340 with testing way to begin early FY 26 . 11:25.849 --> 11:28.071 JagM is now in full rate production and 11:28.071 --> 11:30.280 enabled qualified a software version 11:30.280 --> 11:32.447 that allows it to be used as a counter 11:32.447 --> 11:34.909 UAS factor . Laser Hellfire procurement 11:34.909 --> 11:37.710 has ceased , but with investment 11:37.710 --> 11:39.766 investment transitioning to Jaguar , 11:40.190 --> 11:42.140 though FMS orders remain strong . 11:42.150 --> 11:45.299 Hydrorockets with APKWS guidance are 11:45.299 --> 11:47.410 proving effective as low cost counter 11:47.410 --> 11:49.950 UASectors with new systems like the 11:49.950 --> 11:53.190 containerized weapon system APKWS CWSA . 11:53.489 --> 11:55.545 An electronic advanced ground launch 11:55.545 --> 11:58.030 system , Eagles to be fielded this year . 11:58.440 --> 12:00.662 Finally , Javelin production is ramping 12:00.662 --> 12:03.679 up to 3960 annually starting in late 12:03.679 --> 12:06.320 FY26 with the new lightweight command 12:06.320 --> 12:09.630 launch unit fielding an early FY26 . 12:11.070 --> 12:13.237 Slide up one more sector as we come up 12:13.237 --> 12:15.181 the right side of the chart . Task 12:15.181 --> 12:17.126 force strategic integrated kinetic 12:17.126 --> 12:20.070 effects . Strike has taken another step 12:20.070 --> 12:22.237 towards completing its transition from 12:22.237 --> 12:24.070 the rapid rapid capabilities and 12:24.070 --> 12:26.292 Critical Technology Office to POI space 12:27.070 --> 12:29.070 as the long range hypersonic weapon 12:29.070 --> 12:31.181 completed that transition between the 12:31.181 --> 12:33.679 two commands two months ago . After 12:33.679 --> 12:35.700 they had completed after LHW had 12:35.700 --> 12:37.811 completed a successful flight test in 12:37.811 --> 12:40.750 December of 2024 . Mr . George Mitchell 12:40.750 --> 12:42.639 completed his tenure as a project 12:42.639 --> 12:44.528 manager for the LRHW all up round 12:44.528 --> 12:46.789 project office , and we then merged his 12:46.789 --> 12:49.729 office . And Mr . JT Craft's office , 12:49.809 --> 12:52.179 the LRHW Brown support equipment 12:52.179 --> 12:55.159 project office into one LRHW project 12:55.159 --> 12:57.979 office . Colonel Pat Farrell leads the 12:57.979 --> 12:59.923 medium range capability Office and 12:59.923 --> 13:02.090 provides leadership for the task force 13:02.090 --> 13:04.070 strike staff elements . We want to 13:04.070 --> 13:06.549 welcome the LRHW team into the PEO 13:06.549 --> 13:09.090 family . Task Force strike is 13:09.090 --> 13:10.812 delivering critical long-range 13:10.812 --> 13:12.960 precision fire capabilities . We've 13:12.960 --> 13:15.760 officially named the LRHW system Dark 13:15.760 --> 13:17.729 Eagle . We've delivered the first 13:17.729 --> 13:19.451 tactical missile to Joint Base 13:19.451 --> 13:22.179 Lewis-McChord , and the LRHW battery 13:22.179 --> 13:24.440 deployed to Australia in support of 13:24.440 --> 13:26.989 Talzin Saber 25 , successfully 13:27.119 --> 13:29.400 demonstrated our ability to rapidly 13:29.400 --> 13:30.956 deploy and operate advanced 13:30.956 --> 13:33.070 capabilities in support of US allies 13:33.070 --> 13:35.659 and partners . One of the medium range 13:35.659 --> 13:37.881 range capability batteries is currently 13:37.881 --> 13:39.548 deployed to the Philippines , 13:39.548 --> 13:41.603 supporting operational assessments . 13:41.603 --> 13:43.715 And the other medium range capability 13:43.715 --> 13:45.603 battery deployed to Australia and 13:45.603 --> 13:47.492 conducted a successful SM6 Lifire 13:47.492 --> 13:50.789 during 20 Sabre 2025 . We come up to 13:50.789 --> 13:54.150 our last offensive , offensive fires 13:54.150 --> 13:56.372 project management office , and that is 13:56.372 --> 13:58.483 the strategic and Operational Rockets 13:58.483 --> 14:00.594 and missiles STORM Project Office led 14:00.594 --> 14:02.909 by Mr . Ron Holliday . They're driving 14:02.909 --> 14:04.742 advancements in precision strike 14:04.742 --> 14:06.742 capabilities . The Precision strike 14:06.742 --> 14:08.853 missile part one missile successfully 14:08.853 --> 14:11.020 demonstrated its capabilities during T 14:11.020 --> 14:13.187 and Sabre as well , but this one fired 14:13.187 --> 14:15.070 from an Australian Army FMS IAS 14:15.070 --> 14:18.530 launcher . Uh , and had great , great , 14:18.729 --> 14:20.951 great news articles . The team was down 14:20.951 --> 14:22.729 there and got to witness that . 14:22.729 --> 14:24.785 Prisonmaker I recently completed its 14:24.785 --> 14:26.673 milestone C review and is working 14:26.673 --> 14:28.896 towards a full rate production decision 14:28.896 --> 14:30.896 following their initial operational 14:30.896 --> 14:33.118 test and evaluation . We are increasing 14:33.118 --> 14:35.285 prison production capacity , targeting 14:35.285 --> 14:37.340 400 rounds initially , and analyzing 14:37.340 --> 14:39.562 options for further increases to annual 14:39.562 --> 14:41.673 production capacity in alignment with 14:41.673 --> 14:43.896 the Department of Defense guidance . We 14:43.896 --> 14:45.896 are also building HAs capability to 14:45.896 --> 14:48.190 support the TI 2.0 efforts to the 14:48.190 --> 14:50.549 division artillery in Hawaii , and we 14:50.549 --> 14:53.030 started fielding the first common fire 14:53.030 --> 14:54.752 control system equipped highAs 14:54.752 --> 14:57.010 launchers to a US Army field artillery 14:57.010 --> 14:59.349 battalion at Fort Bragg . Moreover , we 14:59.349 --> 15:01.989 have fielded . The Kalman Fire Control 15:01.989 --> 15:04.510 system M27082 launchers , the first of 15:04.510 --> 15:06.390 their type to both battalions in 15:06.390 --> 15:08.390 Germany , and we're continuing that 15:08.390 --> 15:10.612 building as we field those M270 Alpha 2 15:10.612 --> 15:13.270 launchers to the two USAK battalions to 15:13.270 --> 15:16.820 the two battalions in the United States 15:16.820 --> 15:19.140 Forces Korea . We started that building 15:19.559 --> 15:21.559 today . We're ongoing for the first 15:21.559 --> 15:23.670 battalion . We'll complete the second 15:23.670 --> 15:26.119 battalion in the early 2026 . Let me 15:26.119 --> 15:28.175 come up to those two special project 15:28.479 --> 15:30.590 organizations at the top of the chart 15:30.590 --> 15:32.940 that I referenced earlier . First , to 15:32.940 --> 15:35.919 your left to the 12th block position is 15:35.919 --> 15:38.200 the counter unmanned Aircraft systems 15:38.200 --> 15:40.033 product office led by Lieutenant 15:40.033 --> 15:41.922 Colonel Adam Samuel . And yes , I 15:41.922 --> 15:44.089 recognize my name's on there as well . 15:44.089 --> 15:45.756 You heard that . Also have an 15:45.756 --> 15:45.539 additional duty to be in their project 15:45.539 --> 15:47.539 providing 06 support for Colonel 15:47.539 --> 15:49.580 Sannioff and Sharne Rice in getting 15:49.580 --> 15:52.020 their job done that they do incredibly 15:52.020 --> 15:54.619 well . That counter UAS team continues 15:54.619 --> 15:56.730 to deliver critical capability to the 15:56.730 --> 15:58.508 warfighter globally , tailoring 15:58.508 --> 16:00.675 acquisition processes and continuously 16:00.675 --> 16:02.841 engaging with industry . Over the past 16:02.841 --> 16:04.897 year , the counter US Product Office 16:04.897 --> 16:07.619 provided over 1000 systems ranging from 16:07.619 --> 16:10.099 handheld solutions to platforms and 16:10.099 --> 16:12.043 kinetic effectors such as the Coty 16:12.043 --> 16:14.210 Block 2 Charlie . That are deployed to 16:14.210 --> 16:16.340 Army counter UAS batteries , brigade 16:16.340 --> 16:18.118 and below formations , multiple 16:18.118 --> 16:21.159 combatant commands . And a fast-paced 16:21.159 --> 16:23.270 Navy effort . The office demonstrated 16:23.270 --> 16:25.381 remarkable agility in responding to a 16:25.381 --> 16:27.437 recent threat at Picatinny Arsenal , 16:27.437 --> 16:29.437 New Jersey , receiving a request on 16:29.437 --> 16:31.492 Thursday Thursday evening and having 16:31.492 --> 16:33.715 systems deployed and operational by the 16:33.715 --> 16:35.603 end of the next week . We've also 16:35.603 --> 16:37.603 rapidly provided capability to Fort 16:37.603 --> 16:39.826 McNair , DC , Fort Bliss , Texas , Fort 16:39.826 --> 16:42.169 Lachuca , Arizona , and other southern 16:42.169 --> 16:44.489 border operations . The team trained 16:44.489 --> 16:46.890 over 8300 personnel to increase 16:46.890 --> 16:49.929 countermall UAS capability in KOUS and 16:49.929 --> 16:51.929 is diligently working with the Army 16:51.929 --> 16:53.929 staff to support transformation and 16:53.929 --> 16:56.151 Contact 2.0 efforts . The Counter Small 16:56.151 --> 16:58.096 US Product Office is also actively 16:58.096 --> 17:00.262 exploring next generation technologies 17:00.262 --> 17:02.318 through competitions for the NextGen 17:02.318 --> 17:04.849 Counter OAS missile , a future counter 17:04.849 --> 17:07.170 UAS fire control system , Soldier 17:07.170 --> 17:09.250 Common , and UnitCOcoterm US 17:09.250 --> 17:12.010 capabilities . The next Juan County US 17:12.010 --> 17:13.899 missile development is leveraging 17:13.899 --> 17:16.121 partnerships with the Joint Counter UAS 17:16.121 --> 17:18.288 Office , the aviation Missile Center , 17:18.288 --> 17:20.232 and industry through through other 17:20.232 --> 17:22.454 transaction authorities for a shoot off 17:22.454 --> 17:24.566 this summer . Finally , collaboration 17:24.566 --> 17:26.566 with the Defense Innovation Unit is 17:26.566 --> 17:29.410 leading to a successful future counter 17:29.410 --> 17:31.466 US fire control system competition . 17:31.810 --> 17:33.866 The team started this competition in 17:33.866 --> 17:35.969 November of 2024 and will complete . 17:36.400 --> 17:38.511 The competitive process by the end of 17:38.511 --> 17:40.819 September , which included warfighter 17:40.819 --> 17:42.959 interaction and demonstrations last 17:42.959 --> 17:45.181 month in Yukon as part of Operation Fly 17:45.181 --> 17:47.560 Track , a counter small UAS focused 17:48.199 --> 17:50.339 exercise . The counterm US team will 17:50.339 --> 17:52.339 conduct further competitions in the 17:52.339 --> 17:54.561 coming year related to counter small US 17:54.561 --> 17:56.561 related sensor , electronic warfare 17:56.561 --> 17:58.783 capabilities , and we will also conduct 17:58.783 --> 18:00.839 recurring competitions in the future 18:00.839 --> 18:03.006 related to countermall US capabilities 18:03.006 --> 18:05.910 to ensure we continue to overmatch the 18:05.910 --> 18:07.966 threat UAB systems that continuously 18:07.966 --> 18:10.329 evolve . You know , since this is my 18:10.329 --> 18:12.385 other future , uh , this is my other 18:12.385 --> 18:14.551 full-time job , I could probably go on 18:14.551 --> 18:16.773 and on about the great things this team 18:16.773 --> 18:16.530 accomplishes under Lieutenant Colonel 18:16.530 --> 18:19.089 Sammyoff and Miss Chaney . But I'll 18:19.089 --> 18:21.489 move over to the right side of the 12 18:21.489 --> 18:23.489 o'clock position on the chart . The 18:23.489 --> 18:25.711 integrated fires director , led by Ms . 18:25.711 --> 18:27.656 Jeannie Summit . They serve as the 18:27.656 --> 18:29.878 system engineering integration lead for 18:29.878 --> 18:31.711 PO Missile Space responsible for 18:31.711 --> 18:33.489 integrating and delivering both 18:33.489 --> 18:35.656 defensive and offensive capabilities . 18:35.656 --> 18:37.878 They provide our reference architecture 18:37.878 --> 18:39.933 for integrated fires , which we then 18:39.933 --> 18:41.933 leverage for the defense system and 18:41.933 --> 18:44.045 other future initiatives . The annual 18:44.045 --> 18:46.045 integrated Fis test campaign is the 18:46.045 --> 18:48.267 forum for system of systems testing and 18:48.267 --> 18:50.189 operational evaluations . We 18:50.189 --> 18:52.300 successfully completed the integrated 18:52.300 --> 18:54.430 virus test campaign 23 testing ETAs . 18:55.329 --> 18:57.319 Then we immediately kicked off and 18:57.319 --> 18:59.430 completed Eager to fire test Campaign 18:59.430 --> 19:01.652 24 , which we ratcheted up the level of 19:01.652 --> 19:05.170 degree and included LTAMs and IPI . And 19:05.170 --> 19:07.890 ITI 25 is underway today for the IBCS 19:07.890 --> 19:10.050 follow-on test evaluation and also 19:10.050 --> 19:13.280 serves as a risk reduction for IPTIC 26 , 19:13.530 --> 19:16.329 which will exercise the entire PEO 19:16.329 --> 19:18.162 missile in space air and missile 19:18.162 --> 19:20.449 defense system to systems architecture 19:20.449 --> 19:22.505 prior to deploying the capability to 19:22.505 --> 19:24.727 the island to the Guam defense system . 19:25.180 --> 19:27.347 The directorate is also managed in the 19:27.347 --> 19:29.513 early fielding of equipment in support 19:29.513 --> 19:31.624 of the CSA's TI initiative related to 19:31.624 --> 19:34.130 IBCS , LTAMS , II , and Sentinel A4 . 19:36.099 --> 19:38.321 So as I move on to the next chart where 19:38.321 --> 19:40.321 I wow you with a bunch of numbers . 19:40.540 --> 19:43.569 That we have 45 programs of record . 16 19:43.569 --> 19:46.599 of them are 8A1 systems . I , I bring 19:46.599 --> 19:50.000 it down to the bottom left corner , 721 19:50.000 --> 19:52.329 active foreign military sale cases 19:52.699 --> 19:56.270 totaling 120 $112 billion 19:56.680 --> 20:00.560 with 60 countries . $8.5 billion of FMS 20:00.560 --> 20:03.040 sales this year alone . And 20:03.040 --> 20:06.050 $17.1 billion of Ukrainian Security 20:06.050 --> 20:08.217 Assistance initiative and presidential 20:08.217 --> 20:10.800 drawdown activities year to date . And 20:10.800 --> 20:12.911 I bring you down to the bottom center 20:12.911 --> 20:15.079 $10.1 billion in this year's 20:15.079 --> 20:17.910 presidential budget alone for FY 25 , 20:18.520 --> 20:20.742 which is almost double what it was when 20:20.742 --> 20:23.170 I joined this organization a few years 20:23.170 --> 20:26.250 ago . A lot of work going on in PO 20:26.250 --> 20:28.528 missile in space . Another number that , 20:28.528 --> 20:30.250 as I was thinking through this 20:30.250 --> 20:32.306 yesterday , another number to add to 20:32.306 --> 20:34.760 this chart is 7 and 77 modernization 20:34.760 --> 20:36.869 parties all within PEO missile and 20:36.869 --> 20:38.925 space , 2 of them transitioning from 20:38.925 --> 20:41.091 the richton . But when you think about 20:41.091 --> 20:43.313 that , LRHW , medium range capability , 20:43.313 --> 20:47.050 IBCS LTMs , PRISM . Sergeant staff , 20:47.180 --> 20:50.810 II , all delivered in 7 years . 20:51.209 --> 20:53.209 What a phenomenal accomplishment by 20:53.209 --> 20:55.459 this PEO , the Richter , to deliver 20:55.459 --> 20:57.300 that amount of capability to the 20:57.300 --> 20:59.699 warfighter that quickly , hitting speed . 21:00.010 --> 21:02.066 But it's never fast enough and as we 21:02.066 --> 21:04.232 focus on the future , we will continue 21:04.232 --> 21:06.454 to pick up momentum and pace as we move 21:06.454 --> 21:08.399 our efforts forward . And when you 21:08.399 --> 21:10.621 think about uh what we have on the next 21:10.621 --> 21:13.229 chart , that FMS is just drawn home 21:13.569 --> 21:16.640 with we're we have capability on every 21:16.640 --> 21:18.807 continent but one . We're gonna figure 21:18.807 --> 21:20.751 out how to get to Antarctic , rest 21:20.751 --> 21:22.918 assured we'll get down there someday . 21:22.918 --> 21:25.084 Um , not me because I'm not really all 21:25.084 --> 21:27.140 that fan of the cold . I've lived in 21:27.140 --> 21:29.362 Alaska for years is enough . Um , but , 21:29.362 --> 21:28.959 but look at all the capability , all 21:28.959 --> 21:31.015 the flags , all the capability , all 21:31.015 --> 21:33.126 the products that are on that chart , 21:33.126 --> 21:35.181 um , tremendous amount of work by PO 21:35.181 --> 21:37.237 missile in Space , our international 21:37.237 --> 21:39.126 director , our project management 21:39.126 --> 21:41.126 offices , all the staff elements to 21:41.126 --> 21:43.540 support all those efforts on our what I 21:43.540 --> 21:45.207 call the pinwheel chart , the 21:45.207 --> 21:47.318 replacement chart , our numbers , and 21:47.318 --> 21:49.373 our global demand system . But as we 21:49.373 --> 21:51.596 think forward our current challenges on 21:51.596 --> 21:54.449 the next chart . While we've made 21:54.449 --> 21:56.969 significant progress , we face several 21:56.969 --> 21:58.969 critical challenges that demand our 21:58.969 --> 22:01.025 attention and collaborative action . 22:01.025 --> 22:03.025 These challenges , if unaddressed , 22:03.025 --> 22:05.247 will impact our ability to maintain our 22:05.247 --> 22:07.358 competitive edge . I want to focus on 22:07.358 --> 22:09.413 five key areas increasing production 22:09.413 --> 22:12.449 capacity , enabling AI , expanding 22:12.449 --> 22:14.790 remotely operated systems , developing 22:14.790 --> 22:16.829 autonomous functionality . And 22:16.829 --> 22:18.780 mitigating obsolescence . These 22:18.780 --> 22:20.836 challenges aren't isolated . They're 22:20.836 --> 22:23.058 interconnected . The ability to rapidly 22:23.058 --> 22:25.224 feel new capabilities like those we've 22:25.224 --> 22:27.447 just discussed is fundamentally limited 22:27.447 --> 22:29.613 by our industrial capacity . And as we 22:29.613 --> 22:31.836 strive for more sophisticated systems , 22:31.836 --> 22:34.002 we must also address the challenges of 22:34.002 --> 22:36.169 integrating advanced technologies like 22:36.169 --> 22:38.502 AI and autonomy . And on the next chart , 22:39.040 --> 22:41.262 The demand signal for our key munitions 22:41.262 --> 22:43.630 is unprecedented . We're seeing surges 22:43.630 --> 22:45.640 and requirements for PAC-3 MSC , 22:45.989 --> 22:48.319 precision strike missile , guided MLRS , 22:48.390 --> 22:50.310 and Javelin , driven by global 22:50.310 --> 22:52.310 instability and the demonstrated 22:52.310 --> 22:54.319 effectiveness of these systems . 22:54.430 --> 22:56.541 Increasing production capacity across 22:56.541 --> 22:59.900 these key programs is paramount . This 22:59.900 --> 23:01.956 requires a concerted effort from the 23:01.956 --> 23:04.011 defense industrial base . We need to 23:04.011 --> 23:05.956 address raw material constraints , 23:05.956 --> 23:07.956 limited domestic sources , resource 23:07.956 --> 23:10.670 availability , capacity limitation , 23:11.099 --> 23:13.530 stockpile depletion , labor shortages , 23:13.540 --> 23:15.318 and infrastructure challenges . 23:15.540 --> 23:17.429 Modernizing manufacturing through 23:17.429 --> 23:19.540 automation and expanding the supplier 23:19.540 --> 23:21.596 base are critical steps . We need to 23:21.596 --> 23:23.484 identify and resolve supply choke 23:23.484 --> 23:25.540 points , including critical material 23:25.540 --> 23:27.096 shortages and single source 23:27.096 --> 23:28.873 dependencies . However , simply 23:28.873 --> 23:30.873 throwing money at the problem isn't 23:30.873 --> 23:33.096 enough . The defense industrial base is 23:33.096 --> 23:34.762 facing systemic constraints . 23:34.762 --> 23:36.707 Specifically , demand is outpacing 23:36.707 --> 23:38.707 supply for critical components like 23:38.707 --> 23:41.209 carbon carbon silica phenolphenolic 23:41.209 --> 23:43.319 materials , ammonium perchlorate , 23:43.530 --> 23:46.000 titanium , and specialized fasteners . 23:46.290 --> 23:48.012 We need to explore alternative 23:48.012 --> 23:50.050 materials and incentivize domestic 23:50.050 --> 23:52.619 production . Over-reliance on foreign 23:52.619 --> 23:54.730 sources for mission critical minerals 23:54.730 --> 23:56.897 creates unacceptable vulnerabilities . 23:56.897 --> 23:58.730 We must prioritize reshoring and 23:58.730 --> 24:00.563 diversifying our supply chains . 24:00.880 --> 24:03.102 Existing facilities are operating at or 24:03.102 --> 24:05.119 near full capacity . Expanding 24:05.119 --> 24:06.897 facilities and investing in new 24:06.897 --> 24:09.469 infrastructure is essential . Years of 24:09.469 --> 24:11.525 sustained operations are driving the 24:11.525 --> 24:13.747 need for increased production levels to 24:13.747 --> 24:17.140 build larger inventories . A shortage 24:17.140 --> 24:19.029 of skilled workers , machinists , 24:19.060 --> 24:21.282 engineers , quality control specialists 24:21.300 --> 24:23.356 is hindering production . We need to 24:23.356 --> 24:25.356 invest in workforce development and 24:25.356 --> 24:27.467 training programs . Many programs are 24:27.467 --> 24:29.411 operating below the economic order 24:29.411 --> 24:31.189 quantity , driving up costs and 24:31.189 --> 24:33.022 reducing efficiency . We need to 24:33.022 --> 24:35.079 explore strategies for consolidating 24:35.079 --> 24:36.912 orders and increasing production 24:36.912 --> 24:39.180 volumes . Identifying and mitigating 24:39.180 --> 24:41.291 risks associated with long lead items 24:41.291 --> 24:43.291 is crucial . We need to proactively 24:43.291 --> 24:45.670 manage supply chains and secure 24:45.670 --> 24:47.829 contracts for critical components . A 24:47.829 --> 24:49.662 question I often ask my industry 24:49.662 --> 24:51.718 teammates is how do we return to the 24:51.718 --> 24:54.310 lead times we had in 2019 without the 24:54.310 --> 24:56.643 use of advanced procurement authorities ? 24:56.643 --> 24:58.588 How do we actually reduce the lead 24:58.588 --> 25:00.869 times themselves ? We've learned from 25:00.869 --> 25:03.091 our efforts to grow production capacity 25:03.091 --> 25:05.036 that we need to consider a rolling 25:05.036 --> 25:07.202 stock of critical components to enable 25:07.202 --> 25:09.550 the ability to rapidly grow production 25:09.550 --> 25:11.890 capacity . We will need to work 25:11.890 --> 25:13.890 together to gain legislative and 25:13.890 --> 25:16.112 departmental approvals to buy a rolling 25:16.112 --> 25:18.319 stock of specific critical components 25:18.569 --> 25:20.736 that are managed and maintained by the 25:20.736 --> 25:23.140 OEM producer . Successfully scaling 25:23.140 --> 25:25.362 production , as we've discussed is only 25:25.362 --> 25:27.380 the first step . Truly , to truly 25:27.380 --> 25:29.547 maximize the impact of these increased 25:29.547 --> 25:31.547 capabilities , we must leverage the 25:31.547 --> 25:33.491 power of artificial intelligence . 25:33.491 --> 25:35.547 Simply put , more munitions are more 25:35.547 --> 25:37.547 effective when coupled with smarter 25:37.547 --> 25:39.491 fire control systems . On the next 25:39.491 --> 25:41.300 chart , we must accelerate the 25:41.300 --> 25:43.467 integration of artificial intelligence 25:43.540 --> 25:45.373 into our fire control and battle 25:45.373 --> 25:47.380 management system . This means 25:47.380 --> 25:49.547 developing AI systems that can operate 25:49.547 --> 25:51.770 autonomously , learn from experience , 25:51.890 --> 25:54.890 and solve complex tasks with minimal 25:54.890 --> 25:57.319 human intervention . We need to move 25:57.319 --> 25:59.208 beyond simply automating existing 25:59.208 --> 26:01.780 processes to create truly intelligent 26:01.780 --> 26:04.400 systems that augment human capabilities 26:04.400 --> 26:06.067 and enhance decision making . 26:06.680 --> 26:08.939 Integrating AI isn't about replacing 26:08.939 --> 26:11.106 soldiers . It's about augmenting their 26:11.106 --> 26:13.328 capabilities and enabling faster , more 26:13.328 --> 26:15.719 informed decision making , but we face 26:15.719 --> 26:18.979 significant hurdles . AI algorithms 26:18.979 --> 26:21.035 require vast amounts of high quality 26:21.035 --> 26:23.201 data for training . We need to improve 26:23.201 --> 26:25.035 data collection , labeling , and 26:25.035 --> 26:26.868 sharing across the Department of 26:26.868 --> 26:28.989 Defense . AI systems must be robust 26:28.989 --> 26:31.439 robust enough to operate in contested 26:31.439 --> 26:33.280 environments and resilient to 26:33.280 --> 26:35.880 adversarial attacks . We also need to 26:35.880 --> 26:38.959 understand why an AI system makes a 26:38.959 --> 26:42.239 particular decision . Explainability is 26:42.239 --> 26:44.760 critical for trust and accountability . 26:45.619 --> 26:47.563 Fire control and battle management 26:47.563 --> 26:49.730 systems require a real-time processing 26:49.730 --> 26:51.897 of sensor data . We need to develop AI 26:51.897 --> 26:53.619 algorithms that can meet these 26:53.619 --> 26:55.675 demanding performance requirements . 26:55.675 --> 26:57.730 Integrating AI into existing systems 26:57.730 --> 27:00.150 can be complex and costly . We need to 27:00.150 --> 27:01.829 adopt open architectures and 27:01.829 --> 27:03.940 standardized interfaces to facilitate 27:03.940 --> 27:06.800 integration . Building trust in AI 27:06.800 --> 27:09.280 systems is paramount . Soldiers need to 27:09.280 --> 27:11.400 understand how these systems work and 27:11.400 --> 27:14.810 be confident in their reliability . As 27:14.810 --> 27:17.400 we integrate AI into , to enhance our 27:17.400 --> 27:19.890 existing systems , we must also 27:19.890 --> 27:22.057 consider how to expand our operational 27:22.057 --> 27:24.439 reach and reduce risk to our personnel . 27:24.770 --> 27:26.937 This leads us to the critical need for 27:26.937 --> 27:28.881 remote remotely operated systems . 27:29.229 --> 27:31.118 Extending the capabilities of our 27:31.118 --> 27:33.340 forces without putting them directly in 27:33.340 --> 27:36.640 harm's way . The next chart Expanding 27:36.640 --> 27:39.119 the use of remotely operated systems is 27:39.119 --> 27:41.160 crucial for reducing risk to our 27:41.160 --> 27:43.199 personnel , increasing operational 27:43.199 --> 27:45.390 efficiency and extending our reach . 27:45.699 --> 27:47.866 Within PEO missile in space , remotely 27:47.866 --> 27:49.921 operated systems is relatable to the 27:49.921 --> 27:52.143 containerization of weapon systems such 27:52.143 --> 27:55.310 as the CWSA that I mentioned in ag or 27:55.310 --> 27:58.020 the RICO's efforts with the common 27:58.020 --> 28:00.780 autonomous multi-demand launch . This 28:00.780 --> 28:03.099 requires developing secure , reliable , 28:03.219 --> 28:05.386 and adaptable systems that can operate 28:05.386 --> 28:07.441 in diverse environments with minimal 28:07.441 --> 28:09.739 human oversight . We need to focus on 28:09.739 --> 28:12.072 physical platforms , discrete operation , 28:12.260 --> 28:14.038 automation , and seamless power 28:14.038 --> 28:16.500 transfer . Realizing this potential 28:16.500 --> 28:18.722 requires overcoming several obstacles . 28:19.319 --> 28:21.839 Reliable , low latency communication is 28:21.839 --> 28:23.895 essential for controlling our radars 28:23.895 --> 28:26.119 and weapon systems in a future remotely 28:26.119 --> 28:28.709 operated configuration . Remotely 28:28.709 --> 28:30.653 operated systems are vulnerable to 28:30.653 --> 28:32.709 cyber attacks . We need to implement 28:32.709 --> 28:34.542 robust cybersecurity measures to 28:34.542 --> 28:36.765 protect these systems from unauthorized 28:36.765 --> 28:39.069 access and control . Providing reliable 28:39.069 --> 28:41.180 power to remotely operated systems in 28:41.180 --> 28:43.291 remote locations can be challenging . 28:43.520 --> 28:45.409 We need to develop advanced power 28:45.409 --> 28:47.131 management systems and explore 28:47.131 --> 28:49.290 alternative energy sources . Remotely 28:49.290 --> 28:51.512 operated systems from different vendors 28:51.512 --> 28:53.489 must be interoperable . We need to 28:53.489 --> 28:55.600 adopt open standards and protocols to 28:55.600 --> 28:57.267 ensure seamless integration . 28:57.880 --> 28:59.824 Developing effective human machine 28:59.824 --> 29:01.658 teaming interfaces is critical . 29:01.709 --> 29:03.709 Operators need to be able to easily 29:03.709 --> 29:05.765 control the remotely operated system 29:05.765 --> 29:08.180 and it interprets the data they provide . 29:09.589 --> 29:11.700 And remotely operated systems must be 29:11.700 --> 29:13.922 able to operate in harsh environments , 29:13.922 --> 29:15.756 including extreme temperatures , 29:15.756 --> 29:17.867 humidity , and dust . Building on the 29:17.867 --> 29:20.200 foundation of remotely operated systems , 29:20.200 --> 29:22.256 our ultimate goal is to achieve true 29:22.256 --> 29:24.256 autonomy . Systems that can operate 29:24.256 --> 29:26.329 independently and adapt to changing 29:26.329 --> 29:28.180 conditions . This requires a 29:28.180 --> 29:30.069 significant leap in technological 29:30.069 --> 29:33.819 capabilities . Next track . Developing 29:33.819 --> 29:36.041 robust autonomous systems functionality 29:36.041 --> 29:38.310 is essential for future warfare . This 29:38.310 --> 29:40.643 includes multi-modal sensor integration , 29:40.643 --> 29:43.069 AI AI enabled decision systems , 29:43.229 --> 29:45.140 adaptive autonomous control , and 29:45.140 --> 29:48.329 secure autonomous operations . As we 29:48.329 --> 29:50.551 consider the future of our PEO's weapon 29:50.551 --> 29:52.385 systems , we need to empower our 29:52.385 --> 29:54.718 systems to independently detect threats , 29:54.718 --> 29:56.900 execute tactical decisions , and adapt 29:56.900 --> 29:58.956 to the changing mission conditions . 29:59.459 --> 30:01.515 Again , true autonomy , systems that 30:01.515 --> 30:03.849 can operate independently and adapt to 30:03.849 --> 30:06.540 changing conditions is the holy grail 30:06.810 --> 30:09.290 of modern warfare . Achieving this 30:09.290 --> 30:11.290 requires significant advancement in 30:11.290 --> 30:13.401 several areas . Integrating data from 30:13.401 --> 30:15.849 multiple sensors , radar , LIDAR , 30:16.089 --> 30:17.867 cameras , acoustics to create a 30:17.867 --> 30:19.811 comprehensive understanding of the 30:19.811 --> 30:22.150 environment . Developing AI algorithms 30:22.150 --> 30:24.349 that can accurately identify and 30:24.349 --> 30:26.189 classify objects in complex 30:26.189 --> 30:29.119 environments . Develop systems that can 30:29.119 --> 30:31.119 coordinate their actions with other 30:31.119 --> 30:33.397 autonomous systems and human operators . 30:33.890 --> 30:36.057 Designing systems that can continue to 30:36.057 --> 30:38.168 operate even in the face of component 30:38.168 --> 30:40.859 failures or cyberattacks . Rigorous 30:40.859 --> 30:43.081 testing and validation are essential to 30:43.081 --> 30:45.192 ensure the safety , reliability , and 30:45.192 --> 30:47.540 trust of autonomous systems . This 30:47.540 --> 30:49.318 requires developing new testing 30:49.318 --> 30:51.589 methodologies and standards . However , 30:51.900 --> 30:54.189 even as we pursue these cutting edge 30:54.189 --> 30:56.449 capabilities , we must not lose sight 30:56.449 --> 30:58.979 of the challenge of sustaining our 30:58.979 --> 31:01.819 existing systems . Obsolescence is a 31:01.819 --> 31:04.020 constant threat , demanding proactive 31:04.020 --> 31:06.076 management to ensure our investments 31:06.076 --> 31:09.560 remain relevant and effective . Next 31:09.560 --> 31:12.410 term . Obsolescence is a persistent 31:12.410 --> 31:14.410 threat to our systems . We need to 31:14.410 --> 31:16.466 proactively manage the life cycle of 31:16.466 --> 31:18.410 critical components , particularly 31:18.410 --> 31:20.930 microelectronics . This requires 31:20.930 --> 31:23.630 improved excuse me , this requires 31:23.630 --> 31:25.519 improved visibility in the supply 31:25.519 --> 31:27.574 chains , strategic planning for last 31:27.574 --> 31:29.241 time buys , and investment in 31:29.241 --> 31:31.760 alternative technologies . Addressing 31:31.760 --> 31:33.982 obsolescence in systems like Singer and 31:33.982 --> 31:36.038 Actor MSC is critical to maintaining 31:36.038 --> 31:38.093 their operational effectiveness . We 31:38.093 --> 31:40.038 need a proactive and comprehensive 31:40.038 --> 31:41.871 approach to mitigate this risk . 31:41.871 --> 31:43.927 Implementing systems to continuously 31:43.927 --> 31:45.871 monitor the life cycle of vertical 31:45.871 --> 31:47.760 components and identify potential 31:47.760 --> 31:49.816 obsolescences . Maintaining adequate 31:49.816 --> 31:51.871 stockpiles of critical components to 31:51.871 --> 31:54.093 bridge the gap between obsolescence and 31:54.093 --> 31:54.069 the availability of replacements . 31:54.780 --> 31:56.502 Designing systems with modular 31:56.502 --> 31:58.650 architectures that allow for easy 31:58.650 --> 32:00.719 replacement of obsolete components , 32:01.099 --> 32:02.877 adopting open architectures and 32:02.877 --> 32:04.988 standardized interfaces to facilitate 32:04.988 --> 32:07.099 the integration of new technologies . 32:07.229 --> 32:09.500 Incentivizing domestic manufacturing of 32:09.500 --> 32:11.389 critical components to reduce the 32:11.389 --> 32:13.611 reliance on foreign sources . Investing 32:13.611 --> 32:15.333 in re-engineering and redesign 32:15.333 --> 32:17.278 capabilities to create alternative 32:17.278 --> 32:19.599 sources for obsolete components . And 32:19.599 --> 32:22.000 negotiating long-term agreements with 32:22.000 --> 32:24.469 suppliers to secure the availability of 32:24.469 --> 32:28.270 critical components . Addressing 32:28.270 --> 32:30.214 these challenges requires a strong 32:30.214 --> 32:32.159 partnership between the army , PEO 32:32.159 --> 32:34.159 missile in space , and our industry 32:34.159 --> 32:36.270 teammates . We need your innovation , 32:36.310 --> 32:38.910 your expertise , and your commitment to 32:38.910 --> 32:41.132 delivering cutting edge capabilities to 32:41.132 --> 32:43.299 our war fighters . We need industry to 32:43.299 --> 32:45.521 invest in capacity , develop innovative 32:45.521 --> 32:47.521 solutions , and proactively address 32:47.521 --> 32:50.300 obsolescence . We need to work we need 32:50.300 --> 32:52.411 to work together to build a resilient 32:52.411 --> 32:54.589 and adaptable defense industrial base 32:54.589 --> 32:56.589 that can meet the challenges of the 32:56.589 --> 32:59.609 21st century . Last slide . PEO missile 32:59.609 --> 33:01.831 in space is committed to delivering the 33:01.831 --> 33:03.665 capabilities our nation needs to 33:03.665 --> 33:05.609 maintain its advantage in the 21st 33:05.609 --> 33:07.699 century . We are making significant 33:07.699 --> 33:09.880 progress , but we cannot do it alone . 33:10.250 --> 33:12.306 By working together , the army , the 33:12.306 --> 33:14.969 PEO , and our industry partners , we 33:14.969 --> 33:17.191 can overcome these challenges and forge 33:17.191 --> 33:19.525 a future of fires that's more effective , 33:19.525 --> 33:21.469 more resilient , and more secure . 33:22.109 --> 33:24.165 Thank you for allowing me to fill in 33:24.165 --> 33:26.387 for General Lozano today . I'd be happy 33:26.387 --> 33:28.553 to take a few questions , but I'm also 33:28.553 --> 33:30.331 happy to save all that time for 33:30.331 --> 33:29.869 Lieutenant General Brown . 33:37.619 --> 33:39.841 Colonel Winton , I don't believe you're 33:39.841 --> 33:43.729 gonna be that lucky . Never am . By the 33:43.729 --> 33:46.619 way , those of you that wish to Send 33:46.619 --> 33:48.730 questions in , please note the number 33:48.730 --> 33:50.479 on the placard . The number is 33:50.479 --> 33:54.479 256-251-3805 , and 33:54.479 --> 33:56.646 you can text those messages and I will 33:56.646 --> 34:00.199 give them . Sir , can you , uh , can 34:00.199 --> 34:04.040 you comment ? Yes , no is an answer , 34:04.119 --> 34:06.341 by the way , if you don't feel like you 34:06.341 --> 34:08.397 can comment , but can you comment on 34:08.397 --> 34:10.800 the , uh , the NDAA initiative on the 34:10.800 --> 34:13.010 future of the PEO in light of the move 34:13.010 --> 34:15.080 of move to a capability portfolio 34:15.080 --> 34:17.429 management and consolidation of , uh , 34:17.439 --> 34:19.679 PEOs or capabilities under nine 34:19.679 --> 34:22.989 capability portfolio organizations . I 34:22.989 --> 34:25.156 actually can't . I've not been part of 34:25.156 --> 34:27.378 any of those conversations , so I don't 34:27.378 --> 34:29.489 have any personal knowledge on , on , 34:29.489 --> 34:31.656 uh , those efforts . I have read a lot 34:31.656 --> 34:31.350 of breaking defense articles and other 34:31.350 --> 34:33.683 things that talk about what we're doing , 34:33.683 --> 34:35.794 but I've not been personally involved 34:35.794 --> 34:37.850 in that . Fair enough , sir . Like I 34:37.850 --> 34:40.183 said , no is a good answer is an answer . 34:40.183 --> 34:42.239 Uh , moving along , uh , what do you 34:42.239 --> 34:44.500 see are the impediments to speed in 34:44.500 --> 34:46.850 acquisition and fielding to the war 34:46.850 --> 34:49.110 fighter ? And what's the PEO doing to 34:49.110 --> 34:51.610 uh remove these impediments ? So that's 34:51.610 --> 34:54.589 a , that's a really good question . You 34:54.589 --> 34:56.811 know , so sometimes the impediments can 34:56.811 --> 34:59.033 be ourselves , right , trying to follow 34:59.033 --> 35:01.256 our rigorous processes , but you know , 35:01.256 --> 35:01.108 over the past few years we've been 35:01.108 --> 35:03.164 changing the acquisition process . I 35:03.164 --> 35:04.719 know there's moves afoot to 35:04.719 --> 35:06.719 continuously evolve the acquisition 35:06.719 --> 35:09.069 processes and reduce those timelines . 35:09.108 --> 35:11.219 We need to be willing to accept those 35:11.219 --> 35:13.829 challenges , take on additional risks , 35:13.948 --> 35:16.115 and work with our industry partners to 35:16.115 --> 35:18.219 find where we can go faster . Um , 35:18.449 --> 35:20.449 maybe it could be , you know , I've 35:20.449 --> 35:22.060 read the , the SE Act , uh , 35:22.060 --> 35:24.116 recommendations . It could be in the 35:24.116 --> 35:26.171 requirements generation process . It 35:26.171 --> 35:27.838 could be in the actual actual 35:27.838 --> 35:29.893 acquisition processes , uh , some of 35:29.893 --> 35:32.005 these other conversations that I read 35:32.005 --> 35:31.879 about in the paper , maybe they could 35:31.879 --> 35:34.101 help , but you know , when I think back 35:34.101 --> 35:36.101 on my own personal experiences , we 35:36.101 --> 35:37.879 need to look within the current 35:37.879 --> 35:40.046 authorities that we have to figure out 35:40.046 --> 35:42.157 how to go fast . The precision strike 35:42.157 --> 35:41.679 missile is a good example . It's a 35:41.679 --> 35:44.090 personal experience . We went straight 35:44.090 --> 35:47.449 from , uh , having a design . And as 35:47.449 --> 35:49.282 General Rafferty used to brief , 35:49.409 --> 35:51.631 skipping a lot of steps , we tested the 35:51.631 --> 35:53.687 lethality of the warhead . We tested 35:53.687 --> 35:55.853 the rocket motor on a test stand , and 35:55.853 --> 35:58.076 then we put it all together , shoved it 35:58.076 --> 36:00.187 inside of a High Mars launcher , went 36:00.187 --> 35:59.610 out to White Sands missile range with 35:59.610 --> 36:01.666 some good knowledge of the models in 36:01.666 --> 36:04.489 SIM and launched it full up down range 36:04.489 --> 36:07.729 and that model was the model , the 36:07.729 --> 36:09.729 predicted trajectory and the actual 36:09.729 --> 36:11.785 trajectory were almost near right on 36:11.785 --> 36:13.729 top of each other . It was a great 36:13.729 --> 36:15.840 opportunity . We accepted the risk to 36:15.840 --> 36:18.062 go faster . You know , concurrency risk 36:18.062 --> 36:20.173 is something I used to get beat up on 36:20.173 --> 36:19.949 when I was a PM over at the missile 36:19.949 --> 36:22.679 defense agency . But if I'm not , you 36:22.679 --> 36:24.846 know , if I'm a good PM , I'm going to 36:24.846 --> 36:27.012 figure out how to use that concurrency 36:27.012 --> 36:29.235 risk , manage that risk , and burn down 36:29.235 --> 36:30.735 that risk along the way by 36:30.735 --> 36:32.901 understanding my risks , understanding 36:32.901 --> 36:35.179 my risks , working through those risks , 36:35.179 --> 36:37.401 and accepting some concurrency of maybe 36:37.401 --> 36:39.623 in the example of PRISM again , leaning 36:39.623 --> 36:41.679 forward and buying early operational 36:41.679 --> 36:43.790 capabilities before I get to my IoT . 36:44.169 --> 36:46.225 Um , that's a risk that we should be 36:46.225 --> 36:48.391 willing to take because we've built up 36:48.391 --> 36:50.613 that confidence we're burning down that 36:50.613 --> 36:52.780 risk along the way , and I , I believe 36:52.780 --> 36:55.002 that my fellow , uh , this is not truly 36:55.002 --> 36:57.169 a PM anymore , my fellow former , uh , 36:57.169 --> 36:59.280 as a former PM , my fellow PMs and PO 36:59.280 --> 37:01.225 this one's face would say the same 37:01.225 --> 37:03.447 thing . We need to be willing to accept 37:03.447 --> 37:05.391 risk and move out swiftly and work 37:05.391 --> 37:07.370 diligently with our HQDA , our OSD 37:07.370 --> 37:09.537 teammates to identify those roadblocks 37:09.537 --> 37:11.314 that are slowing us down . Uh , 37:11.540 --> 37:13.484 sometimes it might be a resource , 37:13.484 --> 37:15.484 sometimes it might be just easy , I 37:15.484 --> 37:17.707 need to get some paperwork on it . Um , 37:17.707 --> 37:19.873 we just need to identify those risks , 37:19.873 --> 37:19.739 be bold enough to ask for someone to 37:19.739 --> 37:22.100 move a piece of paper , move a decision 37:22.459 --> 37:24.515 along a lot faster . I will tell you 37:24.515 --> 37:26.348 that HTDA is breaking down those 37:26.348 --> 37:28.570 barriers . When we took the counter UAS 37:28.570 --> 37:32.139 annex forward for the AOC process , uh , 37:32.219 --> 37:34.386 we were asked to do something a little 37:34.386 --> 37:36.330 bit differently . CFT swiftly went 37:36.330 --> 37:38.497 about rewriting the . And we didn't go 37:38.497 --> 37:40.552 back through the process . We didn't 37:40.552 --> 37:42.775 start up but we inserted ourselves . We 37:42.775 --> 37:44.608 were inserted into the final AOC 37:44.608 --> 37:46.552 briefing . We went forward and the 37:46.552 --> 37:48.497 chief of staff of the army in that 37:48.497 --> 37:50.608 meeting said , Sounds good . Do these 37:50.608 --> 37:50.179 couple of things . I want you to go a 37:50.179 --> 37:52.530 little bit faster here . Go get it done . 37:53.060 --> 37:55.171 So we are , we are changing things in 37:55.171 --> 37:57.060 stride . We need to be willing to 37:57.060 --> 37:59.227 accept those types of changes and take 37:59.227 --> 38:01.060 on some additional risk , not an 38:01.060 --> 38:03.227 inappropriate amount of risk , but the 38:03.227 --> 38:05.227 responsible level of risk and drive 38:05.227 --> 38:07.060 forward fast . Thank you , sir . 38:08.489 --> 38:10.600 Question is a very interesting one to 38:10.600 --> 38:12.322 me , and I hope you'll find it 38:12.322 --> 38:14.489 interesting as well . Have we assessed 38:14.489 --> 38:16.433 using the increase in NATO defense 38:16.433 --> 38:18.709 spending . To use allied infrastructure 38:18.959 --> 38:20.792 or industry to build some of the 38:20.792 --> 38:23.015 critical munitions we lack the capacity 38:23.015 --> 38:26.439 to sustain . That that's a , that's a 38:26.439 --> 38:28.495 really good question . One that I've 38:28.495 --> 38:30.550 personally had to ask to me uh a few 38:30.550 --> 38:32.495 years back when I was in the storm 38:32.495 --> 38:34.439 project office , hey , would we be 38:34.439 --> 38:36.550 interested in co-production in , uh , 38:36.550 --> 38:38.959 uh , um , a country in Europe ? Would 38:38.959 --> 38:41.639 we be interested in co-production in a 38:41.639 --> 38:44.889 country in Indopecom ? My simple answer 38:44.889 --> 38:48.139 was yes . Um , it puts the delivery of 38:48.139 --> 38:50.260 those systems closer to to where a 38:50.260 --> 38:52.300 fight might occur . It puts those 38:52.300 --> 38:54.244 systems closer to where our allied 38:54.244 --> 38:56.300 partners are that want to have those 38:56.300 --> 38:58.467 systems . And so I would say that that 38:58.467 --> 39:01.179 is one of those things that OSD , HQDA , 39:01.260 --> 39:03.260 PO missile and space are looking at 39:03.260 --> 39:05.482 because there are foreign partners that 39:05.482 --> 39:08.239 are very interested in . In building 39:08.239 --> 39:10.461 our systems there , sure there are some 39:10.461 --> 39:12.406 hurdles we've got to cross through 39:12.406 --> 39:14.572 together as a team , but those are not 39:14.572 --> 39:16.739 insurmountable . Those are just things 39:16.739 --> 39:18.850 that we need to identify , set up the 39:18.850 --> 39:18.760 decision process , knock those down , 39:18.840 --> 39:20.896 knock those barriers down , and then 39:20.896 --> 39:23.118 move forward . But there is interest in 39:23.118 --> 39:25.840 doing co-production in Ford located 39:25.840 --> 39:27.951 positions outside the United States . 39:28.439 --> 39:30.919 Thank you . Sir , you discussed the 39:30.919 --> 39:32.760 joint munitions your office is 39:32.760 --> 39:35.000 developing . Is there consideration for 39:35.000 --> 39:37.919 other use of other services munitions 39:37.919 --> 39:40.000 or platforms ? For example , past 39:40.000 --> 39:43.080 integration of the Navy CWIS as a part 39:43.080 --> 39:47.050 of the LPWS . So 39:47.050 --> 39:49.217 yes , the simple answer is yes . We're 39:49.217 --> 39:50.828 we're constantly looking for 39:50.828 --> 39:52.828 opportunities to use , and I'll say 39:52.828 --> 39:54.939 each other's capabilities . You heard 39:54.939 --> 39:57.106 me reference in the counter UAS update 39:57.106 --> 39:59.161 that we've been providing capability 39:59.161 --> 40:01.328 from tagging the counter UAS office to 40:01.328 --> 40:03.494 the navy as they look at other counter 40:03.494 --> 40:05.810 UAS factors to employ on their naval 40:05.810 --> 40:07.866 vessels . Um , and they're , they're 40:07.866 --> 40:10.088 carrying those , they're carrying those 40:10.088 --> 40:12.254 tests and evaluation efforts forward , 40:12.254 --> 40:14.032 utilizing our capabilities . We 40:14.032 --> 40:15.977 partnered up with the Marine Corps 40:15.977 --> 40:15.629 looking at what they've done in counter 40:15.629 --> 40:17.685 OAS to see what we can leverage from 40:17.685 --> 40:20.239 them . So those are just two real quick 40:20.239 --> 40:22.406 examples that come to mind , but yes , 40:22.406 --> 40:24.919 across the Department of Defense we're 40:24.919 --> 40:26.752 constantly looking at how we can 40:26.752 --> 40:28.808 partner together across the services 40:28.808 --> 40:31.141 the Navy , Air Force , the Marine Corps , 40:31.141 --> 40:33.086 and Army within PO missile space . 40:33.086 --> 40:35.308 There is a lot of collaboration ongoing 40:35.308 --> 40:37.308 within all of our project offices . 40:37.560 --> 40:39.929 Thank you , sir . There's an ongoing 40:39.929 --> 40:41.707 discussion on the transition or 40:41.707 --> 40:44.239 transfer of THAAD from MDA to the Army . 40:44.610 --> 40:46.554 Can you provide any update to this 40:46.554 --> 40:50.489 effort ? Uh , no , um , so 40:50.489 --> 40:52.545 I can say that , you know , like I , 40:52.545 --> 40:54.600 like I said , we're working with the 40:54.600 --> 40:56.600 missile defense agency on the THAAD 40:56.600 --> 40:58.822 IVCS integration . Um , we're working , 40:58.822 --> 41:00.878 uh , that diligently , but as far as 41:00.878 --> 41:00.739 any decisions on transition , I've been 41:00.739 --> 41:02.906 around the army , let's say 29 years . 41:02.919 --> 41:05.086 Um , I've heard this conversation many 41:05.086 --> 41:07.540 times over the past few years . Um , so 41:07.540 --> 41:09.580 we'll let the , the , the senior 41:09.580 --> 41:11.830 leaders of our , uh , department and 41:11.830 --> 41:14.139 HQDA and MDA figure that out , but I , 41:14.379 --> 41:16.379 again , not part of that , and so I 41:16.379 --> 41:18.546 don't have any knowledge on that one . 41:18.546 --> 41:20.712 I just know that we work well together 41:20.712 --> 41:20.340 with them on integrating our 41:20.340 --> 41:23.489 capabilities . Next question , is the 41:23.489 --> 41:26.629 Army committed to MRC in the long term ? 41:27.129 --> 41:29.185 And is the Army looking at using the 41:29.185 --> 41:31.240 long range air defense capability of 41:31.240 --> 41:34.800 SM-6 ? So the answer 41:34.800 --> 41:36.967 is yes , we're committed to the medium 41:36.967 --> 41:38.967 range capability . We're looking at 41:38.967 --> 41:40.967 utilizing those munitions . Um , we 41:40.967 --> 41:43.889 might The army doesn't stay static , so 41:43.889 --> 41:45.722 we'll continue to look at how we 41:45.722 --> 41:47.929 utilize technology and how we want to 41:47.929 --> 41:49.873 employ it . You know , as we think 41:49.873 --> 41:51.429 about the common autonomous 41:51.429 --> 41:53.596 multi-domain launcher that their rapid 41:53.596 --> 41:53.370 capability critical technology office 41:53.370 --> 41:55.350 is working on . There there are 41:55.350 --> 41:57.760 opportunities there to integrate , uh , 41:57.770 --> 41:59.770 the munitions from the medium range 41:59.770 --> 42:01.992 capability into that platform as well . 42:01.992 --> 42:04.100 So I , I would say , you know , uh , 42:04.110 --> 42:06.054 we've got Merk , it's integrated , 42:06.054 --> 42:08.277 we're out there employing it and , uh , 42:08.277 --> 42:10.388 we're looking at how we continue to , 42:10.388 --> 42:12.610 um , include uh medium range capability 42:12.610 --> 42:14.666 plan , but as the PEO , uh , we're , 42:14.666 --> 42:16.666 we're continuing to move forward as 42:16.666 --> 42:20.659 directed by uh by our senior . You 42:20.659 --> 42:22.770 spoke to some shortfalls of materials 42:22.770 --> 42:25.379 and minerals and materials and so on . 42:25.459 --> 42:27.626 How's the PEO addressing shortfalls in 42:27.626 --> 42:29.626 domestic manufacturing of energetic 42:29.626 --> 42:32.580 materials ? That's a more difficult 42:32.580 --> 42:34.691 question . So you know , one , I lean 42:34.691 --> 42:36.524 on my , uh , my primes , right , 42:36.524 --> 42:38.580 because once I work the contract , I 42:38.580 --> 42:40.580 work with them to make sure they're 42:40.580 --> 42:42.636 able to get the supplies they need , 42:42.636 --> 42:44.747 you know , as you all in the audience 42:44.747 --> 42:43.979 understand that that's the mission I 42:43.979 --> 42:46.035 give you . That's the , uh , the fee 42:46.035 --> 42:47.979 that you're working hard with your 42:47.979 --> 42:49.979 global supply chain to manage those 42:49.979 --> 42:52.090 efforts . I highlighted because I , I 42:52.090 --> 42:54.146 read an article recently that , uh , 42:54.146 --> 42:56.146 China is imposing additional export 42:56.146 --> 42:58.201 criteria on some of these rare earth 42:58.201 --> 43:00.479 materials and other . Uh , significant , 43:00.479 --> 43:02.535 uh , um , compounds that we need for 43:02.535 --> 43:02.530 our munitions . So we need to think 43:02.530 --> 43:05.169 about how we react to that kind of , uh , 43:05.530 --> 43:07.850 um , uh , additional export criteria 43:08.090 --> 43:10.312 and what we can do internally as well . 43:10.312 --> 43:12.423 But it's really a coupling between us 43:12.423 --> 43:14.479 and our industry . To really work on 43:14.479 --> 43:15.479 that promise . 43:20.310 --> 43:22.366 I believe that I'm going to ask this 43:22.366 --> 43:24.588 question and I'm going to see if you're 43:24.588 --> 43:26.810 able to answer it . My understanding is 43:26.810 --> 43:30.399 that Counter UAS your 43:30.399 --> 43:34.080 office will be moved under . the AGM . 43:34.979 --> 43:37.090 What are the impacts of that move and 43:37.090 --> 43:40.959 what are the benefits to the army ? So 43:40.959 --> 43:43.126 impact I hadn't thought about that one 43:43.126 --> 43:45.292 yet , but yes , we just announced last 43:45.292 --> 43:47.348 Thursday that the county UAS product 43:47.348 --> 43:49.515 office under Lieutenant Colonel Sayoff 43:49.515 --> 43:51.681 will merge with uh Mr . Craig Riegel's 43:51.681 --> 43:53.792 tagging project office and why , uh , 43:53.792 --> 43:55.959 so you know we were working diligently 43:55.959 --> 43:58.237 to stand up at 006 project office . Um , 43:58.979 --> 44:00.979 didn't come to fruition . We've had 44:00.979 --> 44:03.090 some personnel reductions . It's just 44:03.090 --> 44:05.060 hard to grow in an era of the DRP 44:05.379 --> 44:07.860 hiring freezes . And so what made sense 44:07.860 --> 44:09.860 was to take a step back and rethink 44:09.860 --> 44:12.340 that . And really Mr . Riedel's team 44:12.340 --> 44:14.062 has been working on counter US 44:14.062 --> 44:15.562 capabilities with Eagles , 44:15.562 --> 44:17.562 containerized weapons system , uh , 44:17.562 --> 44:20.649 APKWS . It just made perfect sense and 44:20.649 --> 44:22.816 you know , I think the benefits to the 44:22.816 --> 44:25.129 army is that they won't have to rely on 44:25.129 --> 44:27.770 a colonel that has multiple jobs to 44:27.770 --> 44:29.992 help them sign off on some documents at 44:29.992 --> 44:32.214 the 06 level . They'll probably pick up 44:32.214 --> 44:34.381 speed because Mr . Riedel will be able 44:34.381 --> 44:36.381 to focus on them a whole lot , give 44:36.381 --> 44:38.570 them a lot more attention than maybe . 44:38.649 --> 44:41.959 The dazzle counter OS and other guy has 44:41.959 --> 44:43.848 done in the past . Maybe that's a 44:43.848 --> 44:45.959 self-deprecating comment , but , uh , 44:45.959 --> 44:48.126 um , I just think they're going to get 44:48.126 --> 44:50.348 some great lift by being merged with an 44:50.348 --> 44:52.181 '06 project office that has more 44:52.181 --> 44:54.292 capability because at the '06 kind of 44:54.292 --> 44:54.219 project office level there was nothing . 44:54.320 --> 44:56.431 There was , there was myself and then 44:56.431 --> 44:58.320 the county US team taking on some 44:58.320 --> 45:01.600 incredible task over the past couple of 45:01.600 --> 45:03.822 years since , since we've really formed 45:03.822 --> 45:05.989 this county US . So I think it's a lot 45:05.989 --> 45:07.989 of benefit . I'm not sure I see any 45:07.989 --> 45:10.840 impacts to this . Um , I see nothing 45:10.840 --> 45:13.007 but benefits to that team as they , as 45:13.007 --> 45:15.159 they merge with a great team and we 45:15.159 --> 45:17.215 form an even greater team focused on 45:17.215 --> 45:19.489 many different . Thank you , Colonel . 45:20.120 --> 45:21.231 Thank you so much . 45:31.080 --> 45:33.024 Thank you , Colonel Yelverton . We 45:33.024 --> 45:35.191 appreciate you being here and in honor 45:35.191 --> 45:37.469 of Colonel Yelverton's uh speech today , 45:37.469 --> 45:39.870 we're gonna give a donation to Steel 45:39.870 --> 45:42.389 Serving Veterans , a local organization 45:42.389 --> 45:44.556 who does incredible work for our , our 45:44.556 --> 45:46.979 local veterans . So thank you so much . 45:47.590 --> 45:50.340 Our next speaker . Uh , we're honored 45:50.340 --> 45:52.173 to have with us today Lieutenant 45:52.173 --> 45:54.396 General Miles Brown , Deputy Commanding 45:54.396 --> 45:56.507 General of the Army Futures Command . 45:56.507 --> 45:56.739 Previously .