Mike Benitez

Senior Director of Strategic Product Development at Shield AI. Explains the company's approach to integrating mission autonomy and its work with Kratos.

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Mar 7, 2025 • 55min

CCA: Realizing Tomorrow's Airpower Today | 1st Annual Airpower Futures Forum

Col Timothy M. Helfrich, a Senior Materiel Leader for the Air Force, discusses advancements in the CCA program and innovative design challenges. Mike Shortsleeve from General Atomics highlights the hurdles of integrating autonomy into aircraft. Diem Salmon of Anduril shares insights on collaborative approaches to CCA development, while Mike Benitez from Shield AI emphasizes mission autonomy integration. Robert Winkler from Kratos outlines the importance of effective schedule management for military tech. The guests explore future prospects for CCA and the continued evolution of military capabilities.