Timothy A. Walton

Senior Fellow, Center for Defense Concepts and Technology

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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
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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.

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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
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14
July 2023
Past Event
The Next Century of Aerial Refueling
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Featured Speakers:
Jeremiah Gertler
Jon Ludwigson
Lt. Gen. Thomas Sharpy
Timothy A. Walton
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May 2023
Past Event
Rebuilding American Naval Dominance
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Jerry Hendrix
Timothy A. Walton
Moderator:
Jeremy Hunt
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01
May 2023
Past Event
Rebuilding American Naval Dominance
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Featured Speakers:
Dr. Jerry Hendrix
Timothy A. Walton
Moderator:
Jeremy Hunt
28
April 2023
Past Event
Restoring Military Readiness with Rep. Mike Garcia
Featured Speakers:
Rep. Mike Garcia
Jeremy Hunt
Timothy A. Walton
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28
April 2023
Past Event
Restoring Military Readiness with Rep. Mike Garcia

Please join Congressman Mike Garcia (CA-27) and Hudson Media Fellow Jeremy Hunt for a discussion on the way out of this crisis.

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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
An F-35C on the USS George Washington during VFA-101 Squadron Carrier Qualifications on August 14, 2016. (Todd R. McQueen)
12
July 2022
Past Event
Virtual Event | Regaining the High Ground against China

This event will premiere on this page at 2:00 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, July 12. Register for the event here.

An F-35C on the USS George Washington during VFA-101 Squadron Carrier Qualifications on August 14, 2016. (Todd R. McQueen)
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
An Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief marshals the KC-46A Pegasus on the flight line on February 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kansas. (Alexi Myrick/US Air Force)
21
June 2022
Past Event
Virtual Event | Fielding a Resilient Aerial Refueling Force

This event will premiere on this page at 12:00 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 21. Register for the event here.

An Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief marshals the KC-46A Pegasus on the flight line on February 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kansas. (Alexi Myrick/US Air 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)
The first of two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors is launched during a successful intercept test. (U.S. Army)
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.

The first of two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors is launched during a successful intercept test. (U.S. Army)
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
A formation of Dongfeng-17 conventional missiles attends a military parade during the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2019. (Getty Images)
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.

A formation of Dongfeng-17 conventional missiles attends a military parade during the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Beijing, China, Oct. 1, 2019. (Getty Images)
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
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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.

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Featured Speakers:
Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R-VA)
Seth Cropsey
Bryan McGrath
Timothy A. Walton
Ronald O’Rourke
Robert Martinage
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A missile is fired during a joint training between the United States and South Korea on June 6, 2022, in East Coast, South Korea. (Photo by South Korean Defense Ministry/Dong-A Daily via Getty Images)
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A military helicopter flies over the waters of Agana Bay in Hagatna, Guam, on Aug. 10, 2015. (Tiffany Tompkins-Condie/McClatchy DC/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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