… Exploring the Operational Environment
[Editor’s Note: As with everyone else on the planet, the U.S. Army Mad Scientist Initiative’s 2020 “battle rhythm” was disrupted by the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. Consequently, instead of hosting live Mad Scientist conferences this year, we facilitated a series … Read the rest
“Quantum technologies exhibit remarkable potential to enhance or upend current warfighting capabilities. Fields such as sensing, computation, and communications are key mission areas in which quantum could make a significant impact. It is crucial that the Department of Defense … Read the rest
[Editor’s Note: Historical analogy is just one of many tools that the Mad Scientist Initiative leverages in exploring the Operational Environment and the changing character of warfare. Today’s guest blogger Peter Brownfeld wields it effectively in exploring the nature … Read the rest
[Editor’s Note: The U.S. Department of Defense’s strategic objectives for the Arctic are to ensure that it remains a secure and stable region in which U.S. national security interests are protected, the homeland is defended, and nations cooperate to … Read the rest
[Editor’s Note: Mad Scientist Laboratory welcomes today’s guest blogger Seth Gnesin, one of this year’s Mad Scientist Initiative Summer Interns. Mr. Gnesin’s post addresses the future of hypersonics (i.e., systems that are capable of high speed [Mach 5 … Read the rest