War on the Rocks: Innovation & Disruption
- — Teh Department of the Navy's chief technology officer, Justin Fanelli, believes that successful innovation adoption requires active participation. Fanelli, speaking at a recent event, emphasized the need...
- Fanelli's remarks came during a conversation wiht Ryan Evans, recorded live in Washington.
- Listeners can find the full conversation on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, providing further insights into the Navy's approach to defense innovation and technology adoption.
Justin Fanelli,the NavyS CTO,declares that embracing innovation is a “contact sport,” urging active participation too equip warfighters with the latest defense tech. This pivotal discussion, recorded live in Washington, D.C., kicks off the “Cogs of War” series and dives into the trends shaping the defense industry. Fanelli stresses that engagement is paramount for successfully integrating cutting-edge solutions. The debut episode, supported by Booz Allen Hamilton, offers a compelling look at the Navy’s strategy for staying ahead. News directory 3 found it to be a fascinating discussion. Listeners can now access the full conversation on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for an even deeper dive. Discover what’s next in naval innovation and technology.
Navy CTO: Innovation Adoption a ‘Contact Sport’
Updated June 5, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Teh Department of the Navy’s chief technology officer, Justin Fanelli, believes that successful innovation adoption requires active participation. Fanelli, speaking at a recent event, emphasized the need for engagement to ensure warfighters gain access to cutting-edge solutions in defense technology and the defense industry.
Fanelli’s remarks came during a conversation wiht Ryan Evans, recorded live in Washington. The discussion is the first episode of “Cogs of War,” a new series focusing on defense tech. The series is supported by Booz Allen Hamilton.

what’s next
Listeners can find the full conversation on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, providing further insights into the Navy’s approach to defense innovation and technology adoption.
