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A panoramic view of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 4, 2024. (STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Timothy A. Walton
Senior Fellow, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology
At A Glance:
Timothy A. Walton is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute, supporting the work of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology.
Biography
Timothy A. Walton is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute, supporting the work of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology. He is an expert in force development, air and missile defense, long-range missiles, and logistics and posture. His research and analysis focus on the development of new operational concepts and the assessment of trends in future warfare and Indo-Pacific security dynamics.
Prior to joining Hudson, Mr. Walton was a research fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA), where he led and contributed to studies and war-games for the US government and its allies on new operational concepts and force planning.
Before his time at CSBA, Mr. Walton was a principal of Alios Consulting Group and an associate of Delex Consulting, Studies, and Analysis, both defense and business strategy firms. During this period, he led and supported studies for the US Navy and Army that developed road maps for future technologies, analyzed Asia-Pacific security dynamics, and assessed US and Chinese concepts. He also facilitated strategic planning, capture shaping, and acquisition due diligence for commercial and defense companies. Walton has authored numerous reports, articles, and book chapters on a wide range of topics, ranging from US force planning to Chinese information warfare. He frequently contributes to print and broadcast media, is a regular participant in regional conferences, and has served as a guest lecturer at the Catholic University of America, Georgetown University, and Purdue University. Walton received his BS in international politics and MA in security studies from Georgetown University. He also received a CIEEIntensive Chinese language and culture certificate in Chinese studies at Nanjing University.
Featured Research
22
November 2024
In-Person Event | Hudson Institute
Technology and Maritime Security Cooperation between NATO and the Indo-Pacific
Featured Speakers:
Fiona S. Cunningham
Nico Lange
Giulio Pugliese
Tomonori Yoshizaki
Tsuneo Watanabe
Thomas Wilkins
Kåre Groes Christiansen
Shin-ae Lee
Benedetta Berti
Tsiporah Fried
Masafumi Ishii
Kenneth R. Weinstein
Moderators:
Timothy A. Walton
Bryan Clark
Liselotte Odgaard
22
November 2024
In-Person Event | Hudson Institute
Technology and Maritime Security Cooperation between NATO and the Indo-Pacific
At Hudson, two panels featuring government officials, think tank and university experts, and defense industry representatives will discuss the future of NATO-IP4 maritime and technological cooperation.
Featured Speakers:
Fiona S. Cunningham
Nico Lange
Giulio Pugliese
Tomonori Yoshizaki
Tsuneo Watanabe
Thomas Wilkins
Kåre Groes Christiansen
Shin-ae Lee
Benedetta Berti
Tsiporah Fried
Masafumi Ishii
Kenneth R. Weinstein
Moderators:
Timothy A. Walton
Bryan Clark
Liselotte Odgaard
17
October 2024
Past Event
Strengthening the Allied Industrial Base
Featured Speakers:
Representative Rob Wittman
Ambassador Hyun-dong Cho
Steve Brock
Sang-bong Lee
Jim Schirmer
Michael Kuenzli
Mike Smith
Rob Murray
Moderators:
Nadia Schadlow
Timothy A. Walton
17
October 2024
Past Event
Strengthening the Allied Industrial Base
Join Hudson Senior Fellows Bryan Clark and Nadia Schadlow for an event exploring the opportunities and challenges in implementing a more unified allied industrial base with Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA), Ambassador Hyun-dong Cho of South Korea, senior US Navy and Army officials, and leaders of major Asian and European defense firms.
Featured Speakers:
Representative Rob Wittman
Ambassador Hyun-dong Cho
Steve Brock
Sang-bong Lee
Jim Schirmer
Michael Kuenzli
Mike Smith
Rob Murray
Moderators:
Nadia Schadlow
Timothy A. Walton
16
August 2024
Past Event
Focusing the Force: A Conversation with General David Allvin, Chief of Staff of the Air Force
Featured Speakers:
Timothy A. Walton
General David Allvin
16
August 2024
Past Event
Focusing the Force: A Conversation with General David Allvin, Chief of Staff of the Air Force
Please join General David Allvin and Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Timothy A. Walton for a conversation on how the Air Force can win in today’s volatile strategic landscape.
Featured Speakers:
Timothy A. Walton
General David Allvin
24
July 2024
Past Event
The Future of Army Space and Missile Defense with Lieutenant General Sean A. Gainey
Featured Speakers:
Timothy A. Walton
Lieutenant General Sean A. Gainey
24
July 2024
Past Event
The Future of Army Space and Missile Defense with Lieutenant General Sean A. Gainey
Please join US Army SMDC commander Lieutenant General Sean A. Gainey and Hudson Senior Fellow Timothy A. Walton for a discussion with participants on what role Army forces should play in space operations.
Featured Speakers:
Timothy A. Walton
Lieutenant General Sean A. Gainey
27
July 2023
Past Event
The Origins of Victory: How Disruptive Military Innovation Determines the Fates of Great Powers
Featured Speakers:
Timothy A. Walton
Andrew F. Krepinevich Jr.
27
July 2023
Past Event
The Origins of Victory: How Disruptive Military Innovation Determines the Fates of Great Powers
Please join Hudson Senior Fellows Timothy A. Walton and Andrew Krepinevich for a discussion of Dr. Krepinevich’s latest book, The Origins of Victory: How Disruptive Military Innovation Determines the Fates of Great Powers.
Featured Speakers:
Timothy A. Walton
Andrew F. Krepinevich Jr.
18
July 2023
Past Event
Achieving Spectrum Superiority with the Congressional Electromagnetic Warfare Working Group
Featured Speakers:
Rep. Don Bacon
Rep. Rick Larsen
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
Timothy A. Walton
Brian Hinkley
18
July 2023
Past Event
Achieving Spectrum Superiority with the Congressional Electromagnetic Warfare Working Group
Join Hudson for a discussion on the US military’s efforts to achieve spectrum superiority with Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE), Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), the co-chairs of the Congressional Electromagnetic Warfare Working Group.
Featured Speakers:
Rep. Don Bacon
Rep. Rick Larsen
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
Timothy A. Walton
Brian Hinkley
14
July 2023
Past Event
The Next Century of Aerial Refueling
Featured Speakers:
Jeremiah Gertler
Jon Ludwigson
Lt. Gen. Thomas Sharpy
Timothy A. Walton
28
April 2023
Past Event
Restoring Military Readiness with Rep. Mike Garcia
Featured Speakers:
Rep. Mike Garcia
Jeremy Hunt
Timothy A. Walton
12
July 2022
Past Event
Virtual Event | Regaining the High Ground against China
Featured Speakers:
Diana Maurer
Derek Trunkey
Mark Gunzinger
Bryan Clark
Timothy A. Walton
21
June 2022
Past Event
Virtual Event | Fielding a Resilient Aerial Refueling Force
Featured Speakers:
Mark Gunzinger
Todd Harrison
John “JV” Venable
Timothy A. Walton
14
April 2022
Past Event
Virtual Event | Defending Guam
Featured Speakers:
Bryan Clark
Patty-Jane Geller
Matthew Costlow
Rebeccah L. Heinrichs (Moderator)
Timothy A. Walton
Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro
Blake Herzinger
Peppi DeBiaso
Rebeccah L. Heinrichs (Moderator)
14
April 2022
Past Event
Virtual Event | Defending Guam
This event will premiere on this page at 12:00 p.m. EDT, Thursday, April 14. Register for the event here.
Featured Speakers:
Bryan Clark
Patty-Jane Geller
Matthew Costlow
Rebeccah L. Heinrichs (Moderator)
Timothy A. Walton
Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro
Blake Herzinger
Peppi DeBiaso
Rebeccah L. Heinrichs (Moderator)
12
January 2022
Past Event
Virtual Event | China’s Coercive Missile Strategy and the US Response
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Mark Lewis
Timothy A. Walton
Rebeccah L. Heinrichs
Dr. Christopher Yeaw
12
January 2022
Past Event
Virtual Event | China’s Coercive Missile Strategy and the US Response
This event will premiere on this page at 12:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, January 12. Register for the event here.
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Mark Lewis
Timothy A. Walton
Rebeccah L. Heinrichs
Dr. Christopher Yeaw
25
May 2021
Past Event
Virtual Event | A Conversation with USTRANSCOM Commander GEN Stephen Lyons
Featured Speakers:
General Stephen Lyons
Bryan Clark
Timothy A. Walton
25
May 2021
Past Event
Virtual Event | A Conversation with USTRANSCOM Commander GEN Stephen Lyons
Join Bryan Clark, director of Hudson’s Center for Defense Concepts and Technology, Fellow Timothy A. Walton, and U.S. Transportation Command (USTRAN
Featured Speakers:
General Stephen Lyons
Bryan Clark
Timothy A. Walton
11
May 2021
Past Event
Virtual Event | The US Military and Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority
Featured Speakers:
Representative Jim Langevin
Representative Don Bacon
Mr. Dave Tremper
Dr. Maren Leed
Bryan Clark
Timothy A. Walton
Dan Patt (Moderator)
11
May 2021
Past Event
Virtual Event | The US Military and Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority
Join Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Bryan Clark, Adjunct Fellow Dan Patt, and Fellow Timothy A. Walton for a discussion on the challenges and opportun
Featured Speakers:
Representative Jim Langevin
Representative Don Bacon
Mr. Dave Tremper
Dr. Maren Leed
Bryan Clark
Timothy A. Walton
Dan Patt (Moderator)
19
October 2020
Past Event
Sustaining the Undersea Advantage: Disrupting Anti-Submarine Warfare Using Autonomous Systems
Featured Speakers:
Bryan Clark
Seth Cropsey
Timothy A. Walton
Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert (ret.)
Admiral James F. Foggo (ret.)
Dr. Curt von Braun
19
October 2020
Past Event
Sustaining the Undersea Advantage: Disrupting Anti-Submarine Warfare Using Autonomous Systems
**__Please be advised: This event will premiere on this page at 12:00 p.m. EDT, Monday, October 19.__**
Join us for a discussion on the future of ant
Featured Speakers:
Bryan Clark
Seth Cropsey
Timothy A. Walton
Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert (ret.)
Admiral James F. Foggo (ret.)
Dr. Curt von Braun
08
October 2015
Past Event
Sharpening the Spear: Report Release on the Future of the Aircraft Carrier
Featured Speakers:
Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R-VA)
Seth Cropsey
Bryan McGrath
Timothy A. Walton
Ronald O’Rourke
Robert Martinage
08
October 2015
Past Event
Sharpening the Spear: Report Release on the Future of the Aircraft Carrier
Rep. Randy Forbes spoke on Hudson's Center for American Seapower's new report about the future of the aircraft carrier.
Featured Speakers:
Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R-VA)
Seth Cropsey
Bryan McGrath
Timothy A. Walton
Ronald O’Rourke
Robert Martinage
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