AWS demonstrates resilient and secure edge-to-cloud at Department of Defense exercise

The US Department of Defense (DoD) increasingly relies on commercial efforts to adopt and integrate novel and emerging technologies that are critical for mission success. The modern defense landscape evolves rapidly, and industry collaboration is a key component of success.

In his March 6, 2025 memorandum, “Directing Modern Software Acquisition to Maximize Lethality”, Secretary of Defense, The Honorable Pete Hegseth, echoes this sentiment when he asserts that “[the] DoD must maximize the use of its existing authorities, contracting strategies, and processes for software acquisition. This will enable [the DoD] to immediately shift to a construct designed to keep pace with commercial technology advancements…”