Dr. Mark Peters - AI, Quantum, and the Future of Nuclear Deterrence

In this episode of NucleCast, we welcome Mark Peters of MITRE for a conversation about the changing strategic environment and the technologies shaping the future of deterrence.

Peters explores deterrence as a complex system-of-systems challenge, examining how artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, resilient system architecture, and enterprise modernization can strengthen situational awareness and support strategic stability. The discussion also looks at nuclear command, control, and communications modernization, the defense industrial base, and Project Meridian as the United States prepares for an increasingly complex future security environment.

The conversation offers a forward-looking look at what will be required to build a deterrent enterprise that is resilient, adaptable, and capable of responding to evolving threats.

Mark Peters, Ph.D. is President and CEO of MITRE, a not-for-profit technology company that operates research and development centers supporting government missions. A recognized expert in nuclear energy and national security, he has more than 25 years of experience leading scientific discovery at federally funded R&D centers. His previous roles include Director of Idaho National Laboratory, President of Battelle Energy Alliance, and Associate Laboratory Director for Energy and Global Security at Argonne National Laboratory. He is also a member of the National Academy of Engineering and President of the American Nuclear Society.

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