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CNA is an independent, nonprofit research and analysis organization dedicated to the safety and security of the nation. For 80 years, our scientific rigor and real-world approach to data have been indispensable to leaders facing complex problems.
The Center for Naval Analyses informs the decisions of Navy, Marine Corps and DOD leaders as the Department of the Navy’s federally funded research and development center, or FFRDC. CNA’s unique Field Program embeds scientists in commands around the world. Our analytical expertise ranges from great power competition to fighter pilot tactics.
The Institute for Public Research helps federal, state and local leaders address their most difficult challenges, from eliminating racial bias in policing to recovering from hurricanes. Our analysts have expertise in justice, public health, emergency response and other critical fields. The FAA, FEMA, DHS and DOJ have worked with CNA for decades.
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Port Security and Emergency Response Using Autonomous Systems
A study of five autonomous systems (air, water, and ground) for port security and emergency response recommends integrated autonomous fleets for ports.
Applying Autonomous Systems to Enhance Port Operations
CNA and its partners collaborated on a two-year effort to advance the use of autonomous vehicles in seaports—from concept to real-world demonstrations.
Intersections: Technology, National Security, and US-China Strategic Competition
Intersections, a limited-series news digest, takes a deep dive into the People’s Republic of China’s techniques for accessing foreign technology and risks that these acquisition efforts pose to the U.S. defense industrial base.
Election Security for 2024
CNA has the experience to support state and local leaders as they develop and test plans for protecting the security of upcoming elections.