PlugFest 2025 Technical Summary and Report

The document is a technical report summarizing PlugFest 2025, an event focused on advancing Open Architecture (OA) principles within the defense sector. Hosted at Beale Air Force Base in collaboration with various defense organizations, the event aimed to evaluate open systems hardware and software aligned with established standards. The report details the objectives of PlugFest, which include promoting interoperability, modularity, and integration of defense technologies. It outlines the participation of over 30 industry and government organizations, highlighting the collaborative efforts to validate system capabilities in a practical environment. The report also presents technical findings, including successful demonstrations of various technologies and the integration of AI processing with Software Defined Radio data. Additionally, it discusses the challenges faced during the event and provides recommendations for future PlugFests, emphasizing the importance of aligning industry solutions with open standards to enhance military capabilities.