Missile defense is shifting toward highly distributed, software-defined architectures that integrate space sensors, ground systems, interceptors and decision engines into a unified network.

As these systems become interconnected, the reliability of that underlying software becomes central to success. Missile defense must operate at machine speed.

On May 13, SpaceNews and Wind River hosted a discussion that explores the mission assurance challenges behind missile defense initiatives, examining what military organizations must consider to ensure the software backbone connecting these systems remains resilient, interoperable and trusted in high-consequence environments.

Speakers:

Justin Pearson, senior director of architecture and business growth for aerospace and defense, Wind River