The Future of Defense Technology: Part 2 on NDAA 2027

<p>The FY27 National Defense Authorization Act reaches far beyond <strong>acquisition reform</strong>. It also reflects how Congress is shaping the future of <strong>defense technology</strong>, <strong>emerging technology</strong>, <strong>supply chains</strong>, and the federal workforce responsible for delivering the next generation of national security capabilities.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Emerging Tech Horizons</em>, Arun Seraphin continues his conversation with acquisition policy expert Moshe Schwartz, President of Etherton and Associates, for part two of a two-part discussion on the FY27 NDAA. Together, they examine how lawmakers are advancing <strong>defense technology</strong>, <strong>emerging technology</strong>, workforce modernization, and <strong>supply chains</strong> to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base and shape the future of U.S. national security.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key topics include:</strong></p><ul><li>How Congress is approaching robotics, autonomous systems, and other <strong>emerging technology</strong> priorities, and what new legislative language could mean for future <strong>defense technology</strong> capabilities.</li><li><strong>Supply chains</strong> and Defense Industrial Base provisions aimed at strengthening resilience, improving visibility, and reducing vulnerabilities across critical defense manufacturing networks.</li><li>Quantum computing initiatives and how Congress is positioning the Department of Defense to maintain its <strong>defense technology</strong> advantage in a rapidly evolving field of <strong>emerging technology</strong>.</li><li>Federal workforce reforms designed to improve talent recruitment, retention, and the government&#39;s ability to support <strong>acquisition reform</strong> while keeping pace with <strong>emerging technology</strong> innovation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>NDIA Emerging Technologies Institute: <a href="https://www.ndiaeti.org/">https://www.ndiaeti.org</a> </p><p>NDIA Emerging Technologies Conference: <a href="https://www.ndiatechexpo.org/">https://www.ndiatechexpo.org</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, &amp; more: </p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://bit.ly/4htROo0">https://bit.ly/4htROo0</a> </p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://bit.ly/48LHAx3">https://bit.ly/48LHAx3</a> </p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://bit.ly/47vlht8">https://bit.ly/47vlht8</a> </p><p><br></p><p>And for more podcasts, articles, &amp; publications covering all things emerging tech, visit: ndiaeti.org </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#DefenseInnovation #SupplyChains #EmergingTechnology #DefenseIndustrialBase #NationalSecurity</p><p> </p><p>keywords:</p><p>-          Defense technology</p><p>-          Supply chains</p><p>-          Emerging technology</p><p>-          Acquisition reform</p>