UPDATE: At a pivotal Breitbart News Policy event, Onebrief COO Adam Lackey revealed groundbreaking technologies designed to enhance military decision-making. Speaking alongside Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow, Lackey underscored the imperative of effective planning and collaboration across military echelons, from the tactical level to the Pentagon and the White House.
Lackey stressed that credible military deterrence hinges on the ability to impose consequences on adversaries. “If you’re not capable of inflicting violence on your adversary, you have no credible deterrence,” he asserted. The need for adaptive and continuous planning becomes critical, especially during “actual kinetic events,” which introduce chaos to operations.
Onebrief’s innovative platform supports military operations across various commands, notably the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command under Admiral Paparo, and extends to key branches including the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Lackey characterized Onebrief’s integration as “deep into the Army,” reflecting the company’s growing influence across the military landscape.
As a veteran, Lackey critiqued traditional defense acquisition systems, stating, “I got so much garbage handed to me going out the door. It was mass produced, and it’s not what you need.” He emphasized Onebrief’s commitment to providing “cutting edge technologies that are the right technologies for the commanders,” driven by coherent policy.
Lackey addressed ongoing efforts within the current administration to streamline acquisition processes at the Pentagon. He highlighted reforms like rewriting the FAR and increasing purchases of commercial products. However, he warned, “You replace old bad bureaucracy with new, slow bureaucracy.”
Compliance challenges, particularly in cybersecurity, pose barriers for smaller, innovative firms. “Compliance requirements are very burdensome today,” he noted, urging Department of Defense partners like DIU and DARPA to empower innovative ideas at all levels, ensuring they reach the warfighter efficiently.
Marlow further emphasized that Onebrief and similar companies represent “venture-backed non-traditionals,” capable of innovating and adapting faster than the “bloated” Department of War. Lackey pointed to past acquisition failures within the DOD, referencing instances where programs were abandoned after significant investments.
Instead, he advocates for a model where companies absorb their R&D costs and demonstrate the value of their products to the government. “We are selling to the government what they need, and the government sees the value in that product,” he stated, ultimately aiming to maximize the impact of taxpayer dollars.
As military operations evolve, the role of innovative companies like Onebrief will be essential in ensuring that decision-makers are equipped with the most effective tools available. The pressing need for adaptive planning and rapid technological advancement underscores the importance of these developments in the face of ongoing global challenges.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
