US Senate Suggests Blockchain to Test National Security Application
The US Senate Committee on Armed Services tasked Secretary of Defense Retired General Lloyd Austin on July 9 with exploring the potential applications of blockchain technology for enhancing supply chain management and other national security functions within the US Department of Defense (DOD).
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) committee’s report for the fiscal year 2025 outlined specific authorizations for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense-wide programs.
According to the committee, blockchain technology could significantly improve the cryptographic integrity of defense supply chains, enhance data accuracy, and mitigate the risk of data manipulation or corruption by near-peer competitors.
The Senate committee has directed the DOD to explore blockchain’s various use cases to meet national security objectives and establish secure, transparent, and auditable supply chain data.
The US Senate Committee on Armed Services recommends the Department of Defense explore #blockchain technology for national security applications, particularly in supply chain management.
This directive, part of the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act, aims to enhance data… pic.twitter.com/MrhsGp3KOM
— DA Sails (@da_sails) July 9, 2024
As the committee’s report outlines, the test should encompass pilot programs and research efforts, exploring national security applications such as supply chain management, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, and procurement auditability.
Additionally, the research should assess the benefits and risks of blockchain in supply chain tracking and management, examine the current state of blockchain adoption in both the US and countries like China and Russia, and provide feasibility and cost estimates
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