At the Defense R&D Summit, one message stood out: innovation doesn’t matter unless it reaches the mission. Leaders from across government and industry came together for candid conversations on what it really takes to operate in contested environments, build secure and resilient networks, and meet the rising data and infrastructure demands driven by AI. From mission integration to next-gen defense capabilities, the focus wasn’t just on emerging tech — it was on execution, resilience and real-world impact. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to an honest, forward-looking discussion about the future of defense R&D. Check out our full 2026 schedule here: potomacofficersclub.com/govcon-events Subscribe to Executive Mosaic's channel for more summit coverage. Be sure to subscribe to (govconwire.com), (executivebiz.com) and (executivegov.com) — a trio of essential industry publications. #PoCDefenseRD2026