Business Executives for National Security (BENS)

?? For #BENSSpaceWeek, our members are taking you deeper into the evolving space enterprise. More and more commercial companies are investing in space and collaborating with the U.S. government to accelerate innovation. What does this mean for #SpaceSecurity in the Modern Era? Uncover insights from Heather Bulk and Patrick Zeitouni on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of #commercialspace and national security. ?? Launch into their insights: https://bit.ly/421v0Vr #BENSInsights | Special Aerospace Services/SAS Flight Factory | HawkEye 360

Now Launching...BENS Space Week! ?? Our communication networks and national defense heavily rely on satellites — making space infrastructure critical to our daily life. This week, we're zooming in on this domain's evolution as #spacecommercialization grows and space becomes even more essential to our #nationalsecurity. ??? Starting us off: Our exploration with The Aerospace Corporation in New York, where BENS President & CEO, retired General Timothy Ray, moderated a panel with Aerospace representatives who discussed the corporation's Space Agenda 2025 report and the evolving space industrial base. Stay tuned this week as we share insights on #spacesecurity and ways BENS members and key entities are leading the way to safeguard this critical domain. #BENSSpaceWeek

"Work with local leaders to make the local economy more resilient—including by diversifying the CNMI’s tourism base...Engaging with the private sector and venture capital firms to encourage investment could help; Business Executives in National Security might be a group to collaborate with toward this end." ?? Thank you Kathleen J. McInnis, Ph.D., Benjamin Jensen, and the entire team at Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) for the shoutout. We agree! And stand ready to support all our partners in the Indo-Pacific Region to provide objective private sector insight and perspective. We're all in this together. #IntegratedDeterance --- #CSIS #EconomicResilience #IndoPacific #NationalSecurity

With rising threats from hostile nations and extreme weather events, now's the time to hear industry perspectives on one of our most urgent security challenges: Securing the U.S. #ElectricGrid ?? Dive into the latest edition of BENS Insights with industry experts and BENS members David M. Velazquez, Jay Owen, Rafael Sosa, and Ben Trowbridge. Explore their perspectives and efforts underway to safeguard our grid ?? https://bit.ly/4kHTV8X #BENSInsights | #Cybersecurity | #DisasterResilience | #DisasterRecovery | PECO | Schneider Electric

BENS got an inside look at how U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers prepare the #nationalsecurityworkforce of today and tomorrow?? A delegation of BENS members recently visited their training center in Georgia, taking an immersive look at their emergency response driving and live range demonstrations, among other activities. Engagements like these further inform how BENS can best support strengthening our nation's highly-skilled #nationalsecurity workforce.

BENS joined the conversation at The Aerospace Corporation’s inaugural Space Leadership Forum ?? BENS Member and HawkEye 360 Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Zeitouni took the stage for a fireside chat on how the government and private sector can move the #space enterprise forward — at scale and speed. A delegation of BENS staff also participated at the event, engaging with industry leaders focused on "Strengthening America’s Future Through Commercial Space."

Looking for paid experience in #nationalsecurity? ?? Apply for our summer fellowship in Washington, DC. We're seeking candidates with interest or experience in supply chains, infrastructure, Latin American foreign policy, technology, and more. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/esKRpSka #hiring | #fellowships | #internships | #youngprofessionals

BENS Event Recap: Transforming Industrial Networks with Georgia Institute of Technology ?? Over 60 BENS members, industry leaders, and Georgia Tech faculty, alumni, and students exchanged ideas on how to harness the power of the private sector to safeguard our nation. At this panel in Atlanta, BENS Board Member PJ Bain and Georgia Tech professors explored key topics like the #nationaldebt as a national security issue to #cryptocurrency and #cybersecurity. This collaboration exemplifies that when industries come together, we can elevate ideas and solutions for a more secure future. #nationalsecurity | #publicprivatepartnership | Georgia Tech Sam Nunn School of International Affairs

Looking for more insights on #DeepSeek? In the below webinar, BENS Member David Dwyer's team at Bloomberg Intelligence explores the AI model's rise and impact on investments. Tune in to their analysis on DeepSeek and the tech landscape??

Where can the U.S. gain comparative advantage over the world’s largest trading partner, #China? In an article for The National Interest, BENS President & CEO retired General Timothy Ray and Vice Chair Ramon Marks dive into their thoughts on #energy as “a race the United States can’t afford to lose.” Read their bold ideas to reduce reliance on China and strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness through clean energy exports with nations like #Vietnam and the #Philippines. ?? https://bit.ly/40TaMOg #trade #LNG #geopolitics #trade #nationalsecurity