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        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[From Virtual to Real-World Readiness at the Military Simulation Training Summit]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ In this pre-conference interview, Brig. Gen. Glaser discusses how multinational collaboration enhances training integration, lessons learned, and more. ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:06:06 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Interview with Eileen Vidrine: Shaping the Future of Military Innovation]]></title>
                <link>http://idga.org/events-ai-defense-transformation/downloads/ai-for-defense-transformation-shaping-the-future-of-military-innovation/?utm_source=Portal&amp;utm_medium=Portal&amp;utm_campaign=44712.003_Portal_Shaping_the_Future_of_Military_Innovation&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_content=&amp;disc=&amp;extTreatId=7615856?utm_medium=RSS</link>
                <description><![CDATA[ Interview with Eileen Vidrine discusses AI trends, the importance of collaboration, and looking forward to the AI for Defense Transformation event ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:24:31 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Challenges of Protecting the Southern Border for a Texas Sheriff’s Departmen...]]></title>
                <link>https://www.idga.org/federal/interviews/challenges-of-protecting-southern-border-for-texas-sheriff?utm_medium=RSS</link>
                <description><![CDATA[ Before the Border Technology Summit this fall, IDGA sat down with Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland to discuss his experiences on the southern border. ]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[ evan.beebe@idga.org (Evan Beebe) ]]></author>
                <guid>https://www.idga.org/federal/interviews/challenges-of-protecting-southern-border-for-texas-sheriff?utm_medium=RSS</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Using Data and Feedback to Optimize the VA&#039;s Patient Experience]]></title>
                <link>https://www.idga.org/federal/interviews/using-data-and-feedback-to-optimize-va-patient-experience?utm_medium=RSS</link>
                <description><![CDATA[ Understanding how to leverage data to optimize the patient experience has become critical to medical service providers around the world, including the VA. ]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[ evan.beebe@idga.org (Evan Beebe) ]]></author>
                <guid>https://www.idga.org/federal/interviews/using-data-and-feedback-to-optimize-va-patient-experience?utm_medium=RSS</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 00:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Counter-Drone Strategies and Innovations for Urban Areas]]></title>
                <link>https://www.idga.org/aviation/interviews/counter-drone-strategies-for-urban-areas?utm_medium=RSS</link>
                <description><![CDATA[ Before the Counter UAS Summit this summer, DJ Smith of the Virginia State Police sits down with IDGA to share his wealth of experience in responding to drone incursions. ]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[ evan.beebe@idga.org (Evan Beebe) ]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 20:36:46 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Inside the Marine Innovation Unit’s Mission to Transform Military Capabilities]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ IDGA sits down with Captain Tony Owens, the Advanced Capabilities & Wargaming Lead for the Marine Innovation Unit. ]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[ evan.beebe@idga.org (Evan Beebe) ]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 00:01:49 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[How FIFA Plans to Mitigate Drone Risks at the 2026 World Cup]]></title>
                <link>https://www.idga.org/command-and-control/interviews/fifa-plans-to-mitigate-drone-risks-at-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=RSS</link>
                <description><![CDATA[ In 2026 the World Cup will welcome millions of fans to games in 12 cities across North America. One of the individuals responsible for ensuring the safety of both players and fans is G.B. Jones, Chief... ]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[ evan.beebe@idga.org (Evan Beebe) ]]></author>
                <guid>https://www.idga.org/command-and-control/interviews/fifa-plans-to-mitigate-drone-risks-at-2026-world-cup?utm_medium=RSS</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 20:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Adapting to the Evolution: Insights on the Armored Vehicle Industry]]></title>
                <link>https://www.idga.org/land/interviews/adapting-to-evolution-insights-on-armored-vehicle-industry?utm_medium=RSS</link>
                <description><![CDATA[ As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza demonstrate the continued tactical and operational importance of armored capabilities in the modern battlespace, it is imperative that the US and allied nations contin... ]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[  (IDGA Editor) ]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:46:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[How UAS are Impacting the Future of Firefighting]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ By using uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), wildfire agencies can research wildfires from above without risking manpower, thus protecting personnel and saving agencies money. ]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[  (IDGA Staff) ]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Trends and Challenges Shaping Additive Manufacturing in Defense]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ IDGA sat down with Dr. Mohsen Seifi to discuss the advanced manufacturing space and what he is looking forward to during this year’s Advanced Manufacturing for Defense conference. ]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[  (IDGA Editor) ]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 18:52:37 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[How the Air Force&#039;s Agile Acquisition Process is Impacting NGAD]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[ In order to preview this year’s Air Dominance Summit, IDGA is spotlighting a panel that will be discussing the Air Force’s acquisition process and its impact on air dominance efforts ]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[  (IDGA Editor) ]]></author>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:38:33 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[The Future of Wildfire Management and Overcoming Challenges]]></title>
                <link>https://www.idga.org/command-and-control/interviews/future-firefighting-interview-with-johnann-georg-goldhammer?utm_medium=RSS</link>
                <description><![CDATA[ In this interview, Professor Johnann Goldhammer, Chief of the Global Fire Monitoring Center, discusses the greatest challenges that we face in wildfire management, and how we can overcome them. Learn... ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:16:06 +0000</pubDate>
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