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Effective military decision-making requires more than identifying battlefield threats. This U.S. Army Military Review article introduces an “eyes-up” approach to risk assessment that connects threats, available capabilities, and desired operational outcomes. It explains how commanders can improve risk dialogue, distinguish risks to mission from risks to force, and identify opportunities that support mission success. Drawing on tactical scenarios and military doctrine, the article presents practical methods for communicating risk, evaluating mitigation strategies, and aligning resources across command levels. The framework helps military leaders strengthen shared understanding, improve operational planning, and make informed decisions under pressure.

<div style="color: rgb(0, 40, 85);">IEEE MILCOM 2026 will feature a comprehensive
high-quality technical program including five technical tracks, workshops, a
variety of technical panels and tutorials, for both unclassified technical
program and restricted access technical program. The conference will also
feature keynotes and plenary panels with prominent speakers from government,
industry and research organizations, as well as vendor exhibition. This year,
MILCOM 2026 will take place in Washington, DC area.<o:p></o:p>

IEEE MILCOM 2026 technical program consists
of rigorously peer-reviewed technical papers, selected tutorials, workshops,
and technical panels on current and emerging topics applicable to all facets of
military communications. We encourage professionals in industry, academia, and
government worldwide to attend the in-person conference and have a rewarding
and fruitful full conference experience. The general forum will be open to all
and accepted technical papers will be published in IEEE Xplore. There will also
be a Restricted Access Program to support Controlled Unclassified Information
(CUI) materials in the same venue, and a Classified Program available.<o:p></o:p>

This year our theme is "Securing
the Future of Intelligent Information Dominance: Artificial Intelligence,
Quantum Technologies, Advanced Communications and Cyber Resilience on the
Battlefield."<o:p></o:p></div>

IEEE MILCOM 2026 will feature a comprehensive high-quality technical program including five technical tracks, workshops, a variety of technical panels and tutorials, for both unclassified technical program and restricted access technical program. The conference will also feature keynotes and plenary panels with prominent speakers from government, industry and research organizations, as well as vendor exhibition. This year, MILCOM 2026 will take place in Washington, DC area. IEEE MILCOM 2026 technical program consists of rigorously peer-reviewed technical papers, selected tutorials, workshops, and technical panels on current and emerging topics applicable to all facets of military communications. We encourage professionals in industry, academia, and government worldwide to attend the in-person conference and have a rewarding and fruitful full conference experience. The general forum will be open to all and accepted technical papers will be published in IEEE Xplore. There will also be a Restricted Access Program to support Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) materials in the same venue, and a Classified Program available. This year our theme is " Securing the Future of Intelligent Information Dominance: Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, Advanced Communications and Cyber Resilience on the Battlefield."

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Cybersecurity

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Federal Government

Education

Government Contractors

IEEE

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMC)

Raytheon, An RTX Business

Nokia

Keysight

Keysight Technologies Inc.

IEEE MILCOM 2026

The Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. Taking place over three days, the Annual Meeting is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. AUSA accomplishes this task throughout the entire event by providing informative and relevant presentations on the State-of-the-Army, panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects, and a variety of valuable networking events available to all that attend.The AUSA Annual Meeting, is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of Army organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. In addition to the expansive show floor filled with 700+ exhibitors, attendees have access to:<ul><li>Informative and relevant presentations on the state of the Army</li><li>Panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects</li><li>A variety of valuable networking events including ticketed dinners and receptions</li><li>A hands-on opportunity to specify and see the latest technology in action</li></ul>AUSA’s Annual Meeting includes the total Army – Regular Army, Guard, Reserve, civilians, and family members. It is one of the three key communication platforms employed by the Army to educate and inform government, academic, civic, and veteran advocates and leadership on Army priorities and issues impacting today’s Army.

The Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. Taking place over three days, the Annual Meeting is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. AUSA accomplishes this task throughout the entire event by providing informative and relevant presentations on the State-of-the-Army, panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects, and a variety of valuable networking events available to all that attend. The AUSA Annual Meeting, is designed to deliver the Army’s message by highlighting the capabilities of Army organizations and presenting a wide range of industry products and services. In addition to the expansive show floor filled with 700+ exhibitors, attendees have access to: Informative and relevant presentations on the state of the Army Panel discussions and seminars on pertinent military and national security subjects A variety of valuable networking events including ticketed dinners and receptions A hands-on opportunity to specify and see the latest technology in action AUSA’s Annual Meeting includes the total Army – Regular Army, Guard, Reserve, civilians, and family members. It is one of the three key communication platforms employed by the Army to educate and inform government, academic, civic, and veteran advocates and leadership on Army priorities and issues impacting today’s Army.

Expo / Tradeshow

Social Networking

Defense

State and Local Government

Association of U.S. Army (AUSA)

Cohere Federal Services Inc.

VMware by Broadcom

2026 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition

<div data-aos="fade-in" data-aos-delay="50" style="color: rgb(11, 30, 60);">The quantum threat isn't hypothetical, it's operational. Adversaries are already harvesting encrypted defense traffic today, banking on decrypting it once a cryptographically relevant quantum computer exists. For the military's forward-deployed edge, that traffic includes command and control, intelligence, and mission data meant to stay secure for decades.The Department of War's Post-Quantum Cryptography Strategy requires all systems to support quantum-resistant algorithms by 2030 and operate on them by 2031. CNSA 2.0 requires every new National Security System acquisition to be compliant by January 2027.The direction is clear; execution is not. Most operational cryptography has never been fully inventoried, and the tactical edge, constrained devices, legacy links, denied and degraded environments, is where migration is most likely to stall.Swapping algorithms won't close this gap. It takes crypto-agility built into the infrastructure, a migration sequence that survives contested conditions, and hard calls on the systems that can't wait until 2031.</div><div data-aos="fade-in" data-aos-delay="50" style="color: rgb(11, 30, 60);">Join GIST360’s latest breakfast briefing installment which will convene senior Defense and Military leaders for a candid working session before Day 2 of AUSA on the strategies, tradeoffs, and hard decisions ahead.</div>

The quantum threat isn't hypothetical, it's operational. Adversaries are already harvesting encrypted defense traffic today, banking on decrypting it once a cryptographically relevant quantum computer exists. For the military's forward-deployed edge, that traffic includes command and control, intelligence, and mission data meant to stay secure for decades. The Department of War's Post-Quantum Cryptography Strategy requires all systems to support quantum-resistant algorithms by 2030 and operate on them by 2031. CNSA 2.0 requires every new National Security System acquisition to be compliant by January 2027. The direction is clear; execution is not. Most operational cryptography has never been fully inventoried, and the tactical edge, constrained devices, legacy links, denied and degraded environments, is where migration is most likely to stall. Swapping algorithms won't close this gap. It takes crypto-agility built into the infrastructure, a migration sequence that survives contested conditions, and hard calls on the systems that can't wait until 2031. Join GIST360’s latest breakfast briefing installment which will convene senior Defense and Military leaders for a candid working session before Day 2 of AUSA on the strategies, tradeoffs, and hard decisions ahead.

Breakfast

Data Center / Infrastructure

GovExec

Cloudflare

When the Adversary Waits: Post-Quantum Cryptography and the Race to Secure the Forward Deployed Edge

White Paper

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Eyes Up: Reframing Risk Dialogue for Improved Decision-Making

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Risk Management / Regulatory

Format:	White Paper
Topics:	Military Risk Management / Regulatory
Website:	Visit Publisher Website
Author(s):	Maj. Christopher Zaczyk, U.S. Army
Publisher:	Army University Press
Published:	March 3, 2026
License:	Public Domain
Tags:	Decision-Making military leadership Military Risk Assessment Operational Planning risk management

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