Closing the Kill Chain: Accelerating Data-to-Decision in Space and Defense Operations

Описание: In modern defense operations, the ability to close the kill chain—the cycle of identifying, processing, and acting on information—has become essential for mission success. As space increasingly drives intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and targeting capabilities, achieving rapid and reliable data-to-decision cycles across space and multi-domain operations is more critical than ever.

This session at 2025 ASCEND examined the challenges and advancements in closing the kill chain within the context of defense and national security. Panelists delved into cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), automated processing, and secure communications that are transforming how data is collected, analyzed, and delivered to end-users.


SPEAKERS:

Tatum Poole, Director, Activity Based Intelligence, Lockheed Martin Space
Lt. Col. Jared Herweg, Technical Director, Space Superiority Division, Command & Control Technical Agent (C2TA), Space Systems Integration Office, USSF
Paul Pontius, Chief Engineer, Multi Domain Integration, Boeing
Moderator: David Cardoza, Assistant General Manager, Space Architectures and Integration, The Aerospace Corporation


SESSION:
Micro-21
Wednesday,
23 July 2025
ASCEND 2025