March 6, 2025
What’s Happening in National Security, Technology, Defense & Maritime
Vol. 4, Issue 39
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AGS UPDATES
- AGS Chief Executive Officer Alexander Gray and Chief of Staff to the CEO Katie Price were invited to attend a high-level discussion hosted by USISPF on the U.S.-India COMPACT and U.S.-India TRUST initiatives, held on the sidelines of the 2025 Raisina Dialogue.
- The discussion focused on advancing defense cooperation, with particular emphasis on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. The event convened senior government officials, industry leaders, and strategic experts for a focused dialogue on strengthening U.S.-India collaboration across critical and emerging technology sectors.
- Gray delivered the monthly lecture for Providence Magazine at the Institute on Religion and Democracy (IRD).
AGS has compiled an extensive list of conferences, summits and trade shows that we believe may be relevant to you.
WHAT WE ARE SAYING
- AGS Chairman Ambassador Robert O’Brien joined the Larry Kudlow Radio Show to discuss the ongoing negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
- Gray spoke with John Roberts on America Reports to discuss Russia and Ukraine Diplomacy
- O’Brien joined the Larry Kudlow Radio Show on the Trump and Zelensky White House Meeting.
- Gray joined Trace Gallager Fox News @ Night to discuss the modernizing government communication.
- Gray joined John Roberts on America Reports to discuss modernizing government communication.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT AGS
- NTD: Trump Names New Members of President’s Intelligence Advisory Board
WHAT WE ARE READING
Maritime
- Associated Press: France and Indonesia team up for Indo-Pacific maritime security
- Business Insider: USS Spruance redeployed to southern border
- Reuters: Trump plans executive order to strengthen US shipbuilding
- The Wall Street Journal: Collapse of U.S. commercial shipping and shipbuilding poses national-security risk
- The Wall Street Journal Opinion: Trump Calls for U.S. Shipbuilding Revival to Boost Naval Power and Counter Global Threats
- Financial Times: Why ships are the new chips
Defense Industrial Base
- Army Recognition: US Air Force Tests B-2 Spirit Bombers Capabilities in Contested Environment
- Air and Space Forces Magazine: The Air Force’s first two Collaborative Combat Aircrafts: YFQ-42 and YFQ-44
- Politico: Boeing Secures Next-Generation Fighter Jet Contract
- Air and Space Forces Magazine: Widening Surge Capacity for Defense Industry
- Investors: What U.S. Military Drones Mean For Defense Stocks
- Broken Engagement: Interviews with those who have made — and remade — the U.S.’s policy towards China
- Semafor: Companies Reframe Business Deals as National Security Priorities to Align with Trump Administration’s Global Strategy
- Foundation for Defense Democracies: Iran’s Nuclear Disarmament
- The Wall Street Journal: Defense Secretary Declares a Shift In U.S. Priority to a Region Looking for SIgns of a Stable Relationship
- Reuters: Greenland’s Strategic Location and Resources Could Benefit the U.S
- National Interest: Nixon’s Foreign Policy Vision Resurfaces in Trump Era
- Politico: Potential Reintroduction of Russian Banks to SWIFT
Technology & Cyber
- Town and Country: Inside the World of Private Security
- Reuters: An Overview of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Policy Priorities Under the New Administration.
- Forbes: JD Vance Maps Out a Future for Tech
- Reuters: European Investment in AI and Cybersecurity
- Barron’s: AI’s Impact on Corporate Strategies
- Defense One: U.S. Army Seeks AI Solutions for Munitions Site Security
- Xage Security: Increase in Ransomware Attacks on Industrial Systems
- The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Shifts Cyberattack Response to States
U.S. Politics
- Daily Signal: Stefanik to Resume Role in House GOP Leadership
- White & Case: President Trump Orders 25% Global Tariff on Automotive Imports
- Holland & Knight: Trump Administration Issues Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
- White & Case: Executive Order regarding Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production
Obituaries
- Michael Hayden Armacost, a distinguished American diplomat and scholar, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Over a decades-long career, he played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. foreign policy in Asia, serving as ambassador to both the Philippines and Japan, and later leading the Brookings Institution. He was widely respected for his intellect, humility, and dedication to public service, earning numerous honors from the U.S. and Japan. Armacost is remembered not only for his professional legacy but also for his deep devotion to family and enduring warmth of character.
- Anthony R. Dolan, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and chief speechwriter to President Ronald Reagan, passed away at age 76. Known for his fearless reporting on organized crime in Stamford, Connecticut, Dolan’s insights into corruption and evil helped shape some of Reagan’s most powerful speeches during the Cold War. A Yale graduate and early conservative voice, Dolan’s career spanned journalism, politics, and even music. His legacy includes not only his influential writing but also his pivotal role in exposing local corruption and advancing American conservatism.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- April 6, 2025 – April 9, 2025: Sea, Air, Space
“Powered by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space is the premier maritime exposition in the U.S., bringing together defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancements in the maritime domain. With industry leading speakers and events featured across three impactful days, Sea-Air-Space is a must-attend for anyone invested in the future of U.S. maritime strength and innovation.” - May 30, 2025 – June 1, 2025: Black Sea Security Forum
“During its first edition in 2024, Black Sea Security Forum assembled more than 350 participants from 20+ countries in Odesa, Ukraine. During three days of the Forum, the guests had a unique opportunity not only to discuss the most vital challenges the Black Sea region is facing today during the 2-day conference, but also to visit the sea port of Odesa, as well as the frontline cities.” - July 15, 2025 – July 18, 2025: Aspen Security Forum
“The Aspen Security Forum (ASF) is the premier national security and foreign policy conference in the United States. Presented by the Aspen Strategy Group, ASF has provided a nonpartisan public venue for domestic and global leaders to discuss the key national security and foreign policy issues of the day for the past 15 years.” - September 9, 2025 – September 23, 2025: 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
“The 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) will open on Tuesday, 9 September 2025. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 23 September 2025.” - October 7, 2025 – October 9, 2025: SEMICON West
“Phoenix is set to become a tech powerhouse in 2025 with the arrival of SEMICON West, the premier microelectronics exhibition in North America. The first show, at the Phoenix Convention Center, is October 7-9, 2025, then it returns in 2027 and 2029. SEMI’s decision to host SEMICON West in Phoenix highlights a strategic shift to further technological advancements and industry expansion.”