Now discussing a top, albeit less talked about, priority for the Pentagon and defense industry: energy and environment security with @C4ISRNET reporter Colin Demarest (@demarest_colin). @C4ISRNET @demarest_colin "The truth is, climate is setting the context for our operations."

- Joseph Bryan, Chief Sustainability Officer & Senior Advisor for Climate for @DeptofDefense

And now, shifting beyond the US: Our next panel starts with a conversation about European defense and NATO’s next test. Led by Sebastian Sprenger (@sprengkopf_dc). Follow along here ⬇️ @sprengkopf_dc "I think, what we will see, is more gifting from both sides," regarding money and weapons sent to Ukraine by international governments.
- Mark Newton, Minister Counsellor Defence of the British Embassy, @UKinUSA

.@maeday22 is back! This time, with a panel about the future of the @USMC, with insights from Gen. Eric Smith, assistant commandant for the U.S. Marine Corps. #DNConf #usmc “We need to procure things that make Marines safer in executing their mission.”

➡️ Next, the state of @USArmy: Jen Judson (@JenJudson) will talk with the Hon. Gabe Camarillo, under secretary of the Army, about the future of modern warfare. #DNConf #army First, a great piece of context to frame today’s discussion: defensenews.com/land/2022/09/0…

And now: Hon. Erik Raven, under secretary of the Navy, chats with Megan Eckstein (@maeday22) on the future of the @USNavy. #DNConf Combat credible forces is the #1 priority, Raven said. Also important, he said, was forging teamwork bonds and taking care of service members and their families.

📣 Now welcoming: @ DeptofDefense Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, William LaPlante, and @defense_news Pentagon reporter Joe Gould (@reporterjoe).
For all things acquisitions, here we go: "There are so many heroes in this country that worked through the pandemic ... we didn't skip a beat," said LaPlante in discussing defense workforce challenges.

Next up! Congressional reporter for Defense News @brykharris chats with Sen. Jack Reed, chairman of Senate Armed Services Committee, who will give a keynote speech on national security threats and priorities. Sen. Reed: "China is the primary potential threat to our national security."

And we're off! First up, @StephenLosey kicking things off with @SecAFOfficial Frank Kendall on what he's got planned for the future of the #AirForce. #DNConf @StephenLosey @SecAFOfficial Kendall on Ukraine: as winter approaches and maneuverability diminishes, it will be up to Ukraine to determine what its future defense needs are. To know that now for certain would be speculation.

Good morning and welcome to the 2022 Defense News Conference! We hope you’re joining us in-person, but if not, you can follow along here all day for highlights.
A few things before we get started. #DNConf ⬇️ Keep track of the day’s events with the schedule and lineup of panelists, viewable here: conference.defensenews.com