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WEST, co-hosted by AFCEA International and USNI, connects the industry professionals who design and build the platforms, equipment and weapons with the designers of communications and technical systems. The premier sea services conference on the West Coast will bring military and industry leaders together under the theme, Readiness, Capability and Capacity: How Do the Sea Services Match Up Against the Future Threat?
Editorial Coverage
Inflation and Crumbling Infrastructure Strain Budgets
The Navy and Coast Guard deal differently with budgets that provide capabilities but are not adequate for infrastructure maintenance.
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Improving Unmanned Capabilities Ensures Effective Deterrence
The Navy is making up for lost time with aggressive innovation.
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U.S. Navy Wants Ships That Are Ready for the Fight
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro’s key to modernizing is decommissioning old vessels.
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Partnerships With Industry Can Exclude Small Businesses
Smaller companies complain of a closed culture.
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Petabytes and Satellites: Making Sense of Huge Data
The U.S. Department of Defense has gone beyond big data searching tools to give warfighters full understanding of their battle spaces.
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Mentorship and Sponsorship Are Critical for Supporting Women in the Workforce
Vice Adm. Kelly Aeschbach, USN, commander, Naval Information Forces, reflects on her journey in the Navy, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, and how you can harness your anxiety and bring out your best.
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Coast Guard Diplomacy Spans From Hollywood to the Indian Ocean
The U.S. Coast Guard is involved with a dozen partners in the Pacific basin and enforces maritime law as a means to make the area more secure for all countries.
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