Ideas. Conversations. Perspective.
Interviews, writing, and resources on leadership, defense, and service.
Press & published perspectives
War on the Rocks · Commentary
Speed to Fielding Is Not Speed to Combat Power →
By Michael Woodhouse · September 28, 2026
Why operator proficiency and human judgment matter as military systems reach the field.
The Washington Times
A conversation about missile defense, technology, and the future of the mission.
Watch: Inside the futuristic world of missile defense →
Leonardo DRS · Thought leadership
Space-Based Sensing and Mission Resilience in an Era of Contested Operations
By Michael “Woody” Woodhouse · August 6, 2026
Why sensing architectures must preserve useful, trusted information when operations are disrupted.
Defense News · Leonardo DRS sponsored content
The Edge Is the New High Ground: Own the Edge™
By Mike “Woody” Woodhouse · May 20, 2026
A perspective on distributed sensing, resilient networks, and decisions at the tactical edge.
On stage & in conversation
AUSA Annual 2026: Stopping the Swarm
October 2026 · Defense News · Presented by Leonardo DRS
Woody discusses layered counter-drone defense, lessons from Ukraine, and protecting military forces and the homeland.
Watch Woody’s 6:59 conversation →
View the event on Defense News →
Featured keynote · ICT26 · October 2026
Shabtai Shavit International Counterterrorism Conference, Israel.
Watch Woody’s presentation — starts at 6:50:00 →
Interviews & conversations
See I AM ME!
SE.4 EP.7 — The Man Who Refused to Be Just One Thing
Interview: Woody on the history of the Star-Spangled Banner — Gloucester Cathedral chimes for American NATO troops
S.2 EP.2 — The Strategy of Life
Writing on leadership & defense.
Explore Woody’s perspectives on strategy, military innovation, and adapting to a changing world.
Press & event resources
Speaker information, an official headshot, and a biography for your next feature or event.
For interviews, press requests, and event planning, contact mike@woodywoodhouse.com.