BREAKING: At a recent Breitbart News Policy event, Adam Lackey, COO of Onebrief, unveiled urgent advancements in military planning technologies aimed at empowering decision-makers from the Pentagon all the way to the White House. His remarks highlight a critical evolution in military operations, emphasizing that credible military deterrence hinges on effective planning and collaboration.
Lackey stated, “If you’re not capable of inflicting violence on your adversary, you have no credible deterrence.” This assertion underscores the need for adaptive and continuous planning processes, particularly in situations involving what he termed “actual kinetic events,” which can escalate unpredictably and create chaos.
Onebrief supports military personnel by providing a collaborative planning and staff workflow platform utilized across various military echelons, including the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command under Admiral Paparo, and components of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Lackey emphasized the company’s expanding influence across these branches, noting, “We’re just continuing to fight… to have the right, frankly, to be there and to be represented inside of our commands.”
With his background as a veteran, Lackey criticized outdated defense acquisition systems that often burden troops with ineffective equipment. “I got so much garbage handed to me going out the door,” he lamented, pointing out the need for cutting-edge technologies that are tailored to commanders’ needs. He called for coherent policies to drive these innovations, urging the current administration to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles within the Pentagon.
Lackey acknowledged ongoing efforts to streamline acquisition processes, such as rewriting the FAR and increasing commercial product purchases. However, he cautioned that replacing one bureaucracy with another could stifle innovation, stating, “You replace old bad bureaucracy with new, slow bureaucracy.”
The issue of compliance remains a significant barrier, particularly for smaller, innovative firms facing stringent cybersecurity standards. “Now you’ve got to deal with all these cyber compliance requirements, which are very burdensome today,” Lackey warned. He urged partners within the Department of Defense, including DIU and DARPA, to empower innovative ideas at all levels to ensure they reach the warfighter effectively.
During the discussion, Alex Marlow, Editor-in-Chief at Breitbart News, characterized Onebrief and similar firms as “venture backed non traditionals,” capable of moving faster than the “very bloated” Department of War. Lackey pointed to legacy acquisition failures, stating, “You can look at many a program inside the DOD, where they’ve upfronted $80 million… and it was built on a contract that was vaporware.”
He highlighted that companies willing to absorb their own R&D costs are better positioned to demonstrate their product’s value to the government. “We are selling to the government what they need, and the government sees the value in that product,” Lackey emphasized, noting that this model ultimately stretches taxpayer dollars further.
As military operations evolve, the insights shared by Adam Lackey at this event underscore a pivotal moment for defense strategies and procurement processes. Stakeholders are urged to watch for further developments in these critical areas as Onebrief and its allies push for transformative changes in military planning and execution.
Stay tuned for more urgent updates as this story develops.
