Industrial Leadership: Innovation, Investments, and Opportunity | Sea-Air-Space 2025

Описание: Industrial Leadership: Innovation, Investments, and Opportunity | Sea-Air-Space 2025
Maritime Industry | Innovation & Growth | Defense Partnerships | SAS 2025

Originally aired on Tuesday, April 8, this Sea-Air-Space 2025 panel highlights how industrial leaders across the maritime defense sector are driving innovation, accelerating modernization, and investing in the future of the U.S. fleet.

As the U.S. faces growing strategic competition, maintaining a robust and modern industrial base is essential for national security. Panelists explore how industry is integrating advanced technologies, building stronger public-private partnerships, and capitalizing on emerging opportunities to support the Navy and Marine Corps in achieving maritime dominance for decades to come.

Moderator:
Ms. Whitney Jones – Deputy Program Manager, Maritime Industrial Base, U.S. Department of the Navy

Panelists:

Mr. Nino DiCosmo – President, Maritime Sector Integrated Mission Systems, L3Harris

Mr. Beau Duarte – Senior Director, Navy Capture and Strategy, Electronic Combat Solutions, BAE Systems

Mr. Steve Hogan – VP, Operational Excellence and Partnerships, CAES by Honeywell

Ms. Michelle Kruger – President, Austal USA

The Hon. Victorino Mercado, USN (Ret.) – Navy and Marine Corps Strategic Growth Lead, IBM Federal Defense Consulting

Sponsored by: Hanwha Philly Shipyard

Key topics include:
– Scaling innovation to support fleet growth
– Strengthening partnerships across industry and government
– Enhancing workforce readiness and supply chain resilience
– Ensuring the U.S. maintains a leading maritime edge in global defense