The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) strategy “is not a single system, but a series of interconnected capabilities from the edge to the boardroom, providing the Joint commander with sensors and systems across the tactical, operational, and strategic levels to create a clearer picture of the current situation in the fog of war,” according to the DoD’s Chief Digital Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). CJADC2 will modernize the DoD’s command-and-control (C2) systems with an integrated network that links sensors and target data from the tactical edge to C2 systems across multiple domains including land, sea, air, space, cyber, and spectrum to enable real-time responsiveness.
Powered by Military Embedded Systems, the CJADC2 At the Edge Virtual Summit is designed to drive awareness and thought leadership around CJADC2 concepts and requirements and to study how artificial intelligence (AI), secure communications, high-performance computing, cyber operations, data connectivity, and other embedded technology solutions will impact system designs.
Wed, Sep. 17, 2025 · 8:00 am (PDT)
National Security Space Mission Architect Vice President
Ron Fehlen is the National Security Space Mission Architect Vice President. In this role, he is responsible for leveraging mission-focused systems thinking combined with NSS, Space and 1LMX capabilities, investments, and partnerships to increase the value of our end-to-end mission solutions for DoD, Intelligence Community and International customers. Additionally, Ron directly supports Lockheed Martin’s initiatives driving toward Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) and Air-Space-Maritime-Ground capability integration critical for national security.
Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Ron was the Vice President and General Manager for the Assured Mission Networks Division in the Communications Segment of L3Harris where he was responsible for the profit and loss of a ~$1B full lifecycle portfolio delivering advanced, secure, resilient communications and networking capabilities for Air Force, Space Force, Army, USSOCOM and MDA customers. Additionally, he successfully led multi-segment campaigns capturing key opportunities with collaborative, cross company teams and integrated offerings. Prior to L3Harris, Ron was the Executive Director for ISR and Communications payloads and satellites in the Space & C2 Business Unit at Raytheon Technologies. In this role, he was responsible for execution, growth and profitability of a $350M portfolio delivering critical sensor capabilities, processing and software development, operational support, and innovative solutions to meet customer ISR and connectivity needs.
Before joining industry, Ron served 28 years in the United States Air Force with operational assignments onboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) as well as acquisition leadership roles developing and delivering advanced air and space capability within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Directorate of Special Programs under the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisitions, and leading the Advanced Space Capabilities Directorate within the Air Force Rapid Capability Office.
Ron holds a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in Dayton, OH where his studies focused on electromagnetics for countering RADAR to include jamming and stealth technologies. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Portland State University, Portland focusing on digital signal processing and communications theory.
Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Ron was the Vice President and General Manager for the Assured Mission Networks Division in the Communications Segment of L3Harris where he was responsible for the profit and loss of a ~$1B full lifecycle portfolio delivering advanced, secure, resilient communications and networking capabilities for Air Force, Space Force, Army, USSOCOM and MDA customers. Additionally, he successfully led multi-segment campaigns capturing key opportunities with collaborative, cross company teams and integrated offerings. Prior to L3Harris, Ron was the Executive Director for ISR and Communications payloads and satellites in the Space & C2 Business Unit at Raytheon Technologies. In this role, he was responsible for execution, growth and profitability of a $350M portfolio delivering critical sensor capabilities, processing and software development, operational support, and innovative solutions to meet customer ISR and connectivity needs.
Before joining industry, Ron served 28 years in the United States Air Force with operational assignments onboard the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) as well as acquisition leadership roles developing and delivering advanced air and space capability within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Directorate of Special Programs under the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisitions, and leading the Advanced Space Capabilities Directorate within the Air Force Rapid Capability Office.
Ron holds a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in Dayton, OH where his studies focused on electromagnetics for countering RADAR to include jamming and stealth technologies. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Portland State University, Portland focusing on digital signal processing and communications theory.
EVP & Group Editorial Director, Military Embedded Systems
Wed, Sep. 17, 2025 · 8:45 am (PDT)
Director Aerospace & Defense Markets, RTI
John Breitenbach is Director of Aerospace & Defense Markets for Real-Time Innovations. He has over 30 years of experience designing software for intelligent machines. He’s worked on industrial, medical, consumer and military products - everything from artificial hearts to autonomous vehicles to elevators.
EVP & Group Editorial Director, Military Embedded Systems
Wed, Sep. 17, 2025 · 10:00 am (PDT)
EVP & Group Editorial Director, Military Embedded Systems
Wed, Sep. 17, 2025 · 11:15 am (PDT)
EVP & Group Editorial Director, Military Embedded Systems
