Operational Problem D: Gaining an edge and winning autonomous warfare

January 27, 2026
Stage 2
Panel Discussion
  • Using autonomous systems for control rather than just denial
  • Sustaining autonomous system operations
  • Improving autonomous system lethality and reliability
Chairperson
Bryan Clark
Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director - Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Hudson Institute
Speakers
Michael Frank
Michael Frank, Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer
Colonel Ken Bernier
Colonel Ken Bernier, PM Future Battle Platforms - PEO Ground Combat Systems
Mike Shortsleeve
Mike Shortsleeve, VP, Strategy Business Development - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc
Garry Schwartz
Garry Schwartz, Chief Operating Officer - HII Mission Technologies
Thomas Kenney
Thomas Kenney, CEO - Tycho AI