Florida’s Powerhouse Assets: Driving Dual-Use Defense Advancements

Few places are as strategically positioned for defense innovation as Florida and it’s no accident. With proximity to combatant commands, spaceports, and a rapidly growing innovation ecosystem, the state is emerging as a launchpad for dual-use technologies. In this conversation, a senior leader from U.S. Southern Command joins Curtis Lary, Founder & CEO of Hextronics, and Claudio Lisman, Founder & CEO of ProximaVision, moderated by Brad Chedister, Founder of Landwerx, to explore how Florida is accelerating testing, deployment, and commercialization. From maritime systems to aerospace and critical infrastructure, this session highlights how geography, policy, and industry are converging to create a uniquely powerful defense innovation environment.