Global and National Security Institute

New Date: March 11, 2026

We're excited to announce the new date for Cyber Beacon, the flagship conference from the College of Information and Cyberspace at the National Defense University. GNSI is hosting the prestigious conference - the first time it's ever been held outside of Washington, DC.

 

New GNSI Fellows Class

Photos of the 20 new members of the GNSI Fellows Program

Their addition reflects GNSI’s continued dedication to blending real-world experience with academic depth—preparing the next generation to lead in an increasingly uncertain global environment.

Special Operations Drones

Fleet of drones resting on the floor of their hangar

Twenty years of counterterrorism has spurred an untold billions of dollars of investment in U.S. SOF. This investment helped produce advanced drones and operators, but they are not necessarily prepared for major combat operations.