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Auria CEO Damian DiPippa shares his perspective on the future of national security space in a new op-ed published by RealClearDefense, exploring why integration, interoperability, and resilient communications are becoming increasingly critical to modern military operations.
In The Future of Space Power Depends on Integration, Damian examines how the growing complexity of space and missile defense missions demands a shift from standalone capabilities to interconnected systems that can adapt to evolving threats. He emphasizes the importance of open architectures, software-defined technologies, and integrated command, control, and communications (C3) in connecting sensors, decisionmakers, and warfighters from orbit to the tactical edge.
The article highlights a central challenge facing defense modernization: the ability to integrate emerging technologies into operational missions quickly and effectively will be just as important as the innovations themselves.
Read the full op-ed on RealClearDefense.
Originally published in RealClearDefense on November 9, 2026.