Joseph Jewell

Joseph Jewell is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology at the Pentagon. He recently highlighted the transformative impact of the conflict in Ukraine on military technology during the Defense One Tech summit in Arlington, Virginia. Jewell emphasized the rapid adaptation of military capabilities, such as drone technology, which has evolved significantly since the beginning of the invasion. He advocates for a future dominated by AI-coordinated drones and believes that simplification of access to government patents will accelerate technological innovation in defense.