In this discussion, Jessica McFate, Senior Director of Intelligence Solutions, explores a provocative thesis from the Babel Street Intelligence Solutions team: that the future of signals intelligence (SIGINT) lies not in technical superiority, but in contextual mastery. Drawing on recent geopolitical developments — from Ukraine’s drone warfare to China’s graphite bomb announcement — the conversation reframes how national security should interpret signals in an era of deception, stealth, and hybrid warfare. She’ll unpack why context signals, not just technical ones, are essential for decision advantage, and how commercial intelligence platforms are reshaping the battlefield of ideas and action.
